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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/10/19

Applications Due12/31/19

Vacancy ID73918

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1(Region One)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36219 to $38079 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation

288 Troy Road (Route 4)

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Minimum Qualifications Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2:

Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test; and possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate a NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment. Failure to pass may result in termination.

Highway Maintenance Worker 1:

Satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in the operation of highway construction, maintenance equipment, or other vehicles in excess of 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with air brakes and manual transmission and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with DOT-specified endorsements, and two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications, in addition to the following three specific certifications: heavy dump truck, one person plowing with single or double wing, and front-end loader.

Within the first two weeks of employment, applicant must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification or their employment will be terminated.

Duties Description Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Summer duties involve paving, resurfacing, roadside maintenance, drainage maintenance, traffic control, and other assigned tasks. Will be expected to operate plows during winter operations and to obtain the equipment certifications listed above. Overtime response and shift work are requirements for this job; therefore, use of vacation and personal leaves are limited during the winter but can be used during the summer. Individuals selected must be able to respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather, including all snow and ice conditions, to be considered for this position. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments Department of Transportation (DOT) Certification on DOT heavy dump truck within two weeks after start of employment. (NOTE: If the candidates are not successful on the heavy dump, the general rule is that they will be terminated.)

NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL/MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.

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

Name Bonnie Hildenbrand

Telephone 518-417-6554

Fax 518-474-1882

Email Address Bonnie.Hildenbrand@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume no later than December 31, 2019

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