Winter Highway Maintenance Pro (Trainee/1) – Region 9

NYS Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,855 - 53,430; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation department in New York is hiring Highway Maintenance Workers. Responsibilities include operating heavy construction equipment during winter conditions and responding to emergency situations promptly. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass a physical and drug test, and have the appropriate driver's license. The position offers starting salaries from $48,855 for trainees to $53,430 for experienced workers, all with a geographic pay differential. The department is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a Class D Driver License.
• Must pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Completion of Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks involving medium to heavy physical effort.
• Operate plows during winter operations.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy construction equipment

Manual labor capabilities

Emergency response readiness

Tools

Heavy dump truck

Front-end loader

Single or double wing plow

Job description

A state transportation department in New York is hiring Highway Maintenance Workers. Responsibilities include operating heavy construction equipment during winter conditions and responding to emergency situations promptly. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass a physical and drug test, and have the appropriate driver's license. The position offers starting salaries from $48,855 for trainees to $53,430 for experienced workers, all with a geographic pay differential. The department is an equal opportunity employer.