Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTrades Specialist (Bridge) Region 4
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $59425 to $70548 Annually
"Other" Explanation Lakeville Bridge Crew- Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch<br /> Elmgrove Bridge Crew- Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch<br /> Pittsford Bridge Crew - Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch
Workday
Duties Description A Trades Specialist (Bridge) performs a variety of skilled activities associated with the repair and maintenance of bridges including carpentry, welding, masonry, ironworking, steel fabricating and painting. Trades Specialists (Bridge) also act as working supervisors over bridge repair sub-crews on small bridge repair and maintenance projects such as repairing bridge railings, repairing bridge deck holes and painting bridges. Candidates will need to be OPP certified to help with Snow & Ice during the winter season. Candidates will be required to be included in the department’s written respiratory protection program. The position will require that the candidate be a NYSDOT Certified Welder in shielded metal arc welding, vertical position, and unlimited thickness. The NYS Welding Certification will be a continuing requirement for retention of the title. Management reserves the right to consider the operational needs of other crews when selecting a candidate. Management reserves the right to waive the NYS Welding certification.
Summer work schedule will be 10 hours day, however during the S&I season, shift work may be required.
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 Four years of full-time experience in a trade related to bridge repair, maintenance and construction under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in a bridge or technical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated; candidates must be One-Person Plowing (OPP) certified to perform Snow & Ice Operations during the winter season; when required to perform work on NYSDOT projects, candidates must possess a NYSDOT Certified Welder in shielded metal arch welding, vertical position, and unlimited thickness.
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
Additional Comments Schedule will be as follows depending on location:
Lakeville Bridge Crew- 5543 Lakeville Rd. (Rte. 20A) Geneseo, New York 14454
Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch
Elmgrove Bridge Crew- 2 Harek Rd. Rochester, New York 14624
Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch
Pittsford Bridge Crew- 3837 Monroe Ave. (Rte. 31) Pittsford, New York 14534
Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch
The starting salary for this position is $56,530. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $47,530 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-26-33 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Jennifer L. Feeney
Administrative Services Director
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-26-33 IN SUBJECT LINE***
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than July 27. 2026.
Applications for employment may be found at the following web address:
https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf