Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 01/08/24 Applications Due12/31/24 Vacancy ID147505 Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics Contact NY HELPNo AgencyTransportation, Department of TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6- Yates County) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $46567 to $50880 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 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Yates Street Address 3545 County Route 16 City Watkins Glen StateNY Zip Code14891 Minimum Qualifications 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 Qualified candidates should complete a NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) and submit with a letter of interest and current resume to: Renee L. Robinson Administrative Services Director New York State Department of Transportation- Region 6 107 Broadway Hornell, NY - (fax) If responding via email, please include the title and posting number in the subject of your email R06-24-1. Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2024. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Renee Robinson, Administrative Services Director Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 107 Broadway City Hornell State NY Zip Code 14843 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should complete a NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) and submit with a letter of interest and current resume to: Renee L. Robinson Administrative Services Director New York State Department of Transportation- Region 6 107 Broadway Hornell, NY - (fax) If responding via email, please include the title and posting number in the subject of your email. Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2024.