Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 10 - Suffolk)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44075 to $46886 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1:
Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test*, and possess a Class D Driver License.
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 will 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 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.
NOTE: All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination* and drug test prior to beginning employment.
*Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (form MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview.
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.
Duties Description 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.
Duties include but are not limited to: Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Will be expected to operate plows during winter operations and to obtain the equipment certifications listed above.
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 The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $57,868. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,075 with an additional location pay differential of $3,087 and geographic pay differential of $10,706 specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $59,751. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,152 with an additional location pay differential of $3,087 and geographic pay differential of $10,512 specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $60,373. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,886 with an additional location pay differential of $3,087 and geographic pay differential of $10,400 specific to this title and location.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Administrative Services Office
Email Address dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates can submit a completed application with the Notice Number R10-23-01 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2023 to:
NYS Department of Transportation – Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: (631) 952-6169
Email: dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
Applications can be downloaded from:
www.ny.gov/nysdot-employment-opportunities/application
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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.