Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleBridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Region 4)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51616 to $58667 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Pittsford Bridge Crew- 3837 Monroe Ave. Pittsford, NY 14534<br />• Monday-Thrusday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch<br /><br />Elmgrove Bridge Crew- 2 Harek Rd. Rochester, NY 14624<br />• Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Monroe

Street Address Various Locations- See additional Information

City Various

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description
A Bridge Repair Assistant performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in a combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance. The following are only examples of the type of work performed and should not be considered an all-inclusive list of the activities and assignments, which can be found in the Highway Maintenance Operational Guidelines. Cuts steel plates and bars, using chemtane cutting equipment, according to layout, design and instructions and grinds edge of material to base metal to provide necessary base for welding. Manufactures wooden building forms for concrete work according to directions.
Operates concrete mixers and makes proper mixture according to use, e.g., patching deck holes or replacing deteriorated concrete on structural members. Sets up sand blasting equipment, tends equipment during operation and adds sand as necessary. Using hand tools, scrapes scaling and deteriorated paint from structural steel and paints steel with primer and proper overcoat. Repairs decks & joints by removing old material with hand/power tools and jackhammers, and places new concrete materials. Operates a variety of highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc. used in bridge repair and maintenance operations.

Candidates will be required to work Winter Maintenance performing Snow & Ice removal activities. Candidates will be required to be included in the department’s written respiratory protection program.

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- (Starting Salary $58,667** See additional information section) 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– (Starting Salary $53,818** See additional information section) Commercial Driver License, and more than one year but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).
Trainee 1– (Starting Salary- $51,616** See additional information section) Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).
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 Available locations/hours:
Pittsford Bridge Crew- 3837 Monroe Ave. Pittsford, NY 14534
• Monday-Thrusday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch

Elmgrove Bridge Crew- 2 Harek Rd. Rochester, NY 14624
• Tuesday-Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; ½ hour lunch

Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1- The starting salary for this position is $51,616. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,616 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2- The starting salary for this position is $53,818. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,818 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Bridge Repair Assistant- The starting salary for this position is $58,667. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $49,667 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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

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
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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.

How to Apply

Name Jennifer L. Feeney

Telephone

Fax 585-272-3426

Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14626

 

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 R04-26-30 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 R04-26-30 IN SUBJECT LINE***

Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than July 2, 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