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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/27/23

Applications Due04/11/23

Vacancy ID127129

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 $39000 to $45452 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 4-10 hour days: Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday

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

County Monroe

Street Address 3837 Monroe Ave

City Pittsford

StateNY

Zip Code14534

Minimum Qualifications Journey Level (Starting Salary- $39,000** 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 $41,016** 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 $45,452** 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.

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.

Additional Comments To Apply:
Qualified 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 R04-23-46 included in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest to:
Lisa M. Schuster
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 R04-23-46 IN SUBJECT LINE***

Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than April 11, 2023.

Additional Information:

Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1- The starting salary for this position is $48,000. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,000 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 $50,016. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $41,016 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 $54,452. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,452 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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

Name Lisa M. Schuster

Telephone 585-272-3334

Fax 585-272-3426

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

Address

Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/sites/ny.gov/files/atoms/files/ApplicationforEmployment-Part1.fillable.pdf

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