Review Vacancy
TitleService Area Mechanic (SAM)or SAM Trainee 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary RangeFrom $20 to $28.67 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Journey-level SAM (Equivalent to grade 12): Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver License or an equivalent license issued by another state. (Candidates must obtain a CDL-B License with no air brake restriction within the probationary period); four years of experience in the facilities maintenance, mechanical and/or electrical trades, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. (or some combination of same); possession of the appropriate Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Certificate for the plant at which the candidate will be working.
SAM Trainee 1 (Equivalent to Grade 10): Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver License or an equivalent license issued by another state (candidates must obtain a CDL-B License with no air brake restriction within 12 months of the appointment date); possession of a High School Diploma or GED; and three years of experience in the facilities maintenance, mechanical and/or electrical trades, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. (or some combination of same). Candidates must obtain the appropriate Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Certificate for the plant at which the candidate will be working during the probationary period in order to be advanced to the journey-level SAM. Failure to obtain the appropriate certificate will result in probationary termination.
Duties Description Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all buildings and Authority owned equipment at an assigned service area complex.
Additional Comments Rotating seven day work schedule. SAM Trainees start at $18.32 per hour; If appointed at journey-level, the salary begins at hiring rate of $20.00 per hour to $28.24 per hour for 2021. Salary increases upon successful completion for each year until job rate has been met.
This position belongs to the Teamsters Bargaining Unit starting salary is non negotiable.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518)471-4321.
**EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE including:
Paid vacation, personal, & sick leave with sick incentive pay, twelve paid holidays with additional four paid floating holidays. Paid jury duty & military leave, competitive health, prescription, dental & vision insurance. Excellent Retirement plan, & optional Deferred Compensation plan & Flexible Spending Account.
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Email Address CanvassReplyAlb@thruway.ny.gov
Address
Street Albany Division Administrative Office
200 Southern Blvd, Building 1
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