Minimum Qualifications Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 (Starting salary- $50,375
Must be 18 years old, pass physical / medical examination and drug test
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (Starting Salary- $52,514
Must be 18 years old, pass physical / medical examination
Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Starting Salary $54,816
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
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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.