Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 8 - Ulster [...]

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 57,465 - 60,143; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Transportation is looking for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kingston, NY. The role involves performing manual tasks and operating snow plows, with responsibilities extending to emergency callouts in inclement weather.

Candidates must pass necessary drug tests and physical examinations. Starting salaries range from $57,465 for Trainee 1 to $60,143 for Trainee 1, with additional geographic pay. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass a physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D Driver License or Class A/B CDL with no airbrake restriction.
• Satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks involving medium to heavy physical effort in all weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Obtain necessary equipment certifications.

Skills

Ability to respond to emergency callouts

Operation of dump trucks

Heavy equipment certifications

Education

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties Description

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: perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Will be expected to operate plows during winter operations and to obtain the equipment certifications listed above.

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; 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, applicant must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification or their employment will be terminated.

NOTE: 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. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre‑employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for 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.

Additional Comments

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $57,465, comprising a base salary of $46,759 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,706, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $59,475, comprising a base salary of $48,963 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,512, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $60,143, comprising a base salary of $49,743 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.

In addition, a Mid‑Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules