Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleBridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52996 to $61413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Bridge Maintenance

3001 Route 50

City Saratoga Springs

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Cutting steel plates and bars,
• Using acetylene cutting equipment according to layout design/instructions and grinding edge of material to base for welding.
• Using hand tools, scraping & scaling deteriorated paint from structural steel and painting steel with primer and proper overcoat.
• Operating a variety of light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc. used in bridge repair and maintenance operations.
• The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.
• Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Journey Level- Two years’ experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman, or training through completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute. Candidate must also have a Class B Commercial Driver License.

Trainee 2 – Commercial Driver License, and more than one year but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).

Trainee 1 – Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).

Additional Comments The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,996.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,996.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $55,199.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,199.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $60,046.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,046.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.

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

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 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.

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.
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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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Region 1 Administrative Group

Telephone

Fax (518) 477-1570

Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-104 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 17, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Region 1 Administrative Group
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 477-1570