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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 5 Chaut County))

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40833 to $48294 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Chautauqua

Street Address 3198 Levant-Gerry Road

City Ellicott

StateNY

Zip Code14733

Minimum Qualifications 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.

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 As a member of this crew, you will work throughout Region 5 re-establishing pavement markings, grinding pavement markings, completing Traffic work requests, using Pavement Marking Equipment and tools. Perform daily pre/post op of Dept. equipment. Assist with repairs of paint striping equipment to include preventive maintenance and winter overhaul. There may be some overtime associated with Pavement Marking Tasks (summer months). The successful candidate will become a member of the Regional Pavement Marking crew and be subject to the seniority rules associated with an assignment to a Regional crew. You will be assigned to a Residency for winter snow and ice activity based on the Regional bidding seniority/process (winter months).

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 2 is $49,833.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,833.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $52,136.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,136.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00 specific to this title and location.


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.

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

Name Kelsey Kirby

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Kelsey.Kirby@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 100 SENECA ST

NYS DOT

City BUFFALO

State NY

Zip Code 14203

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-24-74 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 9, 2024 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Kelsey Kirby
100 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

E-mail: kelsey.kirby@dot.ny.gov