Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/01/22
Applications Due: 08/15/22
Vacancy ID: 109593
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTrades Specialist (Bridge)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44354 to $54140 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday- Thursday 10 hour days for Summer<br />Monday- Friday 8 hour days- During S&I season; possible shift work
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Cattaraugus
Street Address Salamanc Bridge
City TBD
StateNY
Zip Code14203
Job Specifics
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 candidates will be required to perform welding work on NYSDOT projects, they must possess a NYSDOT Welding Certification in shielded arc welding (SMAW) of unlimited thicknesses in flat, horizontal, 3G vertical, and/or 4G overhead positions.
Duties Description (include but not limited to): Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations. Ability to measure, cut and weld steel plates with acetylene and electric cutting and welding equipment to reinforce damaged and deteriorated structural steel. Ability to operate sand blasting equipment to remove deteriorated paint, scale, rust, and other undesirable material from steel and concrete bridge surfaces. Working knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair and maintenance operations. Ability to erect scaffolds, rigs, slings, and boatswain chairs and operates under bridge inspection equipment for the inspection, repair and maintenance of bridge super and substructures. Ability to use and operate the tools, equipment, machines, and vehicles required in bridge repair and maintenance operations. Ability to supervise small groups of workers.
The incumbent will be responsible for the duties described in the Department of Civil Service Classification Standard for Trades Specialist (Bridge), (formerly Bridge Repair Mechanic), G-12. Duties will be discussed at the interview.
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 *Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through December 31, 2022 and is subject to extension beyond that date.
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Contact Information
Name William Zimmerman, RBME
Telephone
Fax 716-847-3132
Email Address Michele.Story@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NTSDOT-Bridge Maintenance
100 Seneca Street-5th Floor
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14203
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R5-22-10 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 15th, 2022
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