Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleBridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $52996 to $61413 Annually
Duties Description • Cutting steel plates and bars,
• Using acetylene cutting equipment according to layout design/instructions and grinding edge of material to base for welding.
• Using hand tools, scraping & scaling deteriorated paint from structural steel and painting steel with primer and proper overcoat.
• Operating a variety of light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc. used in bridge repair and maintenance operations.
• 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).
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,996.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,996.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $55,199.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,199.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $60,046.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,046.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Region 1 Administrative Group
Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-26-001 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than January 15th, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Region 1 Administrative Group
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 477-1570