Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Steuben C[...]

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Hornell (NY); In loco; USD 48.855 - 53.430; Tempo pieno

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Encouragement for disabled persons to apply

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A governmental transportation agency is seeking Highway Maintenance Workers to respond to emergencies and operate heavy equipment in the City of Hornell, NY. Successful candidates must meet physical requirements and maintain certifications while performing manual tasks in various weather conditions. You will be responsible for ensuring road safety during winter operations and must possess a valid CDL. This role offers competitive pay between $48,855 and $53,430, depending on qualifications.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years old.
• Pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class A or B CDL with applicable endorsements.

Mansioni

• Respond to emergency call-outs during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring physical effort.
• Obtain necessary equipment certifications.

Conoscenze

Emergency response

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Heavy dump truck

Front-end loader

Plow

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Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Steuben Co.) Permanent

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

NYS Department of Transportation pay range

Base pay range: $48,855.00 – $53,430.00 per year.

Duties Description

• Respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather, including snow and ice conditions.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort, exposed to all weather conditions; operate plows during winter operations.
• Obtain the equipment certifications listed below.
• May 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 a physical/medical examination and drug test, and possess a Class D Driver License.
• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2: Must be 18 years old, pass a physical/medical examination and drug test and possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate a NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment; failure to pass will result in termination.
• 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, and two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications in addition to the following three specific certifications: heavy dump truck, one‑person plowing with single or double wing, and front‑end loader. Within the first two weeks of employment, the applicant must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification or the employment will be terminated.

Pre-employment Requirements

All candidates must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted; it will be tested for during the pre‑employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification or removal from employment. Candidates who meet both of the following may be eligible to bypass the pre‑employment physical: a valid CDL A or B and a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (form MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview.

Salary Information

• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1: $48,855.00 (base $39,855 + geographic differential $9,000).
• Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2: $51,058.00 (base $42,058 + geographic differential $9,000).
• Highway Maintenance Worker 1: $53,430.00 (base $44,430 + geographic differential $9,000).

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence.