Position Information

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Worker 2 (Region 5 Chautauqua Co)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade10

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $45081 to $55322 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chautauqua

Street Address 119 Osborne Street

City Sherman

StateNY

Zip Code14781

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for all the duties described in the NYS Department of Civil Service Classification Standard for Highway Maintenance Worker 2, SG 10.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Assisting and training other employees and workers;
• Providing direction to highway maintenance crews as lead workers;
• Directing the performance of specific tasks assigned by a Highway Maintenance Supervisor; and,
• When acting as a lead worker, making assignments, providing instructions, and overseeing and assisting work and keeping appropriate records.

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.

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 Candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 and possess NYSDOT certification to operate at least two additional types of Category 2 equipment and at least two types of Category 3 equipment (minimum of 9 certifications total).

Note: Higher category certifications may be used in place of lower category certifications.

Operating need at the posted work location requires that individuals responding to this posting be certified on the Double Wing Plow within one year of appointment to the position. However, if the general nature of this posting requirement is of sufficient urgency to the operating need of the Residency, the candidate will be expected to obtain certification as quickly as possible within the established training and evaluation procedures. Failure to obtain and hold certification on the specified equipment will result in removal of the candidate from the position.

Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $54,081. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,081 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

How to Apply

Name Dwight Mateer, Resident Engineer

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Dwight.Mateer@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS DOT

109 E. Chautauqua St.

City Mayville

State NY

Zip Code 14757

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-61 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 7, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Chautauqua Residency
Attn: Dwight Mateer, Resident Engineer
109 E Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757

Dwight.Mateer@dot.ny.gov