Winter Highway Maintenance Trainee-Emergency Response Ready

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 52,606 - 57,183; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Lockport, NY is hiring for Highway Maintenance Workers. Responsibilities include performing routine manual tasks, operating plows during winter operations, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and pass physical and drug tests. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,183 depending on the trainee level after geographic pay differential. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Pass physical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D, A, or B Driver License depending on the trainee status.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks involving exposure to all weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Support emergency situations as part of the Incident Command System.

Skills

Operating plows in winter conditions

Medium to heavy physical effort

Incident Command System support

Education

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 must have a Class D Driver License

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 must have a Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Highway Maintenance Worker 1 requires two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications

Tools

Drivers License Class A or B

Job description

A state transportation agency in Lockport, NY is hiring for Highway Maintenance Workers. Responsibilities include performing routine manual tasks, operating plows during winter operations, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and pass physical and drug tests. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,183 depending on the trainee level after geographic pay differential. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.