Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Yates Co.)

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Date Posted 01/09/25

Applications Due12/31/25

Vacancy ID177462

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Yates Co.)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47694 to $52136 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Yates

Street Address 2400 State Route 14A

City Penn Yan

StateNY

Zip Code14527

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 below.

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.
  
  

Additional Comments The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 position is $47694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38694 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 position is $49833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40833 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 position is $52136. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43136 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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.

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

Name Renee L. Robinson, Administrative Services Director

Telephone 607-324-8408

Fax 607-324-8344

Email Address renee.robinson@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYSDOT

107 Broadway

City Hornell

State NY

Zip Code 14843

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with Notice Number R06-25-1 included in the subject line and cover letter, no later than December 31, 2025.