What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (R5 Niagara Co) TEMPORARY position at StateJobsNY?
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.
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
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
Additional Comments The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $51,336. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,336 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 $53,475. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,475 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 $55,780. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,780 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Lisa Bevilacqua, Resident Engineer
Telephone
Email Address Lisa.Bevilacqua@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 5055 Lockport Junction Rd.
City Lockport
State NY
Zip Code 14094
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-03 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025 to :
New York State Department of Transportation
Lisa Bevilacqua, Resident Engineer
5055 Lockport Junction Road
Lockport, NY 14094
E-mail : Lisa.Bevilacqua@dot.ny.gov
Salary : $42,336 - $46,780
