Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Region 3 (Seneca C[...]

New York State; Village of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining safe roadways. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in hands-on work, responding to emergencies and operating essential equipment like plows and dump trucks. Ideal candidates will thrive in outdoor settings and be ready to tackle challenges head-on. With a commitment to public service and safety, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while gaining valuable experience in highway maintenance. If you're ready to contribute to the safety and efficiency of our transportation system, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass physical/medical examination and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks in various weather conditions.
• Operate plows and support emergency response efforts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plow equipment

Dump truck

Job description

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Job Title

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Region 3 (Seneca County)

Occupational Category

Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Information

Salary Grade: NS
Salary Range: From $47,694 to $57,294 Annually

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 10%
Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From 7 AM To 3:30 PM

Job Duties

Individuals selected must be able to respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather, including all snow and ice conditions, to be considered for this position. Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
2. Operate plows during winter operations and obtain the necessary equipment certifications.
3. Serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1: Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test*, and possess a Class D Driver License.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2: Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination* and drug test; possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction, and be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate a NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment.

Highway Maintenance Worker 1: Satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in the operation of highway construction, maintenance equipment, or other vehicles in excess of 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with air brakes, and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with DOT-specified endorsements.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination* and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.

Salary Breakdown

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 (SG 6) is $47,694.00. The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (SG 7) is $49,833.00. The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (SG 8) is $52,136.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume. Employment applications may be found online at www.dot.ny.gov/jobs.

Contact Information

Telephone:
Fax: [phone]
Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

NYS Department of Transportation
333 East Washington Street, 7th Floor
Syracuse, NY

Note: Candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.