What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Repair Assistant / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 (Montgomery County) position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Duties Description
Duties include but are not limited to: 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 bridge. Ability to use and operate tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles required in bridge repair and maintenance operations. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. For a complete description of Bridge Repair Assistant, Grade 9, see the NYS Civil Service website. *The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.*
Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
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. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and 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.
Additional Comments
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $47,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38,694 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $49,833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,833 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant is $54,539. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,539 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
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.
Duties include but are not limited to: 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 bridge. Ability to use and operate tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles required in bridge repair and maintenance operations. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. For a complete description of Bridge Repair Assistant, Grade 9, see the NYS Civil Service website. *The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.*
Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
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. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and 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.
Additional Comments
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $47,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38,694 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $49,833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,833 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant is $54,539. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,539 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
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.
Salary : $47,694 - $59,884
