HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 1/TRAINEE 1/TRAINEE 2 TEMPORARY REGION 2 - MADISON COUNTY

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/09/24

Applications Due12/31/24

Vacancy ID147682

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Temporary) (Region 2 - Madison County)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46567 to $55886 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

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 Madison

Street Address 6515 State Route 26

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

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. 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.

• 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

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 $46,567. This amount is comprised of the

base salary of $37,567 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $48,644. This amount is comprised of the

base salary of $39,644 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $50,880. This amount is comprised of the base salary

of $41,880 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Region 2 Locations - Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties

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) #-# or via email at . @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 Region 2 HR-Personnel

Telephone (315)#-#

Fax (315)#-#

Email Address . @dot. ny. gov

Address

Street 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

State NY

Zip Code 13501

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with

the Notice Number R2-24-08 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no

later than December 31, 2024 to:

PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: . @dot. ny. gov or FAX: (315)#-#

NYS Department of Transportation

HR - Canvassing

207 Genesee Street

Utica, NY 13501