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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/10/21

Applications Due08/20/21

Vacancy ID89874

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleBridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/ Bridge Repair Assistant

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37390 to $46103 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Bridge Maintenance: Depew Residency,

City Depew

StateNY

Zip Code14043

Minimum Qualifications Journey Level - 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 – Commercial Driver License, and more than one year but less than two years of
qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).
Trainee 1 – Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as
described in journey level quals).
NOTE: All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test
prior to beginning employment.

Duties Description A Bridge Repair Assistant performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities,
in combination of trades associates with bridge repair and maintenance. Working knowledge of
methods, materials, tools and equipment used in various trades as they apply to bridge repair and
maintenance operations. Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge
repair and maintenance operations. Ability to perform above the ground work in the repair and
maintenance of bridges. Ability to use and operate tools, equipment and vehicles required in
bridge repair and maintenance operations. The ability to understand and carry out written and
oral instructions. The ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
Candidates will be required to work Winter Maintenance performing Snow & Ice removal
activities.
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 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 Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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

Name Kathleen Makowski

Telephone 716-847-7152

Fax 716-847-3132

Email Address Kathleen.makowski@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 100 Seneca Street

Region 5, Bridge Maintenance, Att: William Zimmerman

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14203

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume no later than August 20th, 2021.

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