Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleHighway Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Region 5 - South Erie)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually
Duties Description As a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 2, you would supervise several subordinate Maintenance Supervisors and their crews in maintenance and repair projects on or adjacent to state highways or structural units. This HMS2 position is for teams out of Hamburg. The Teams supervisor is in charge of Drainage Crew, Sign Crew, Guiderail Crew and Tree Crew. Work consists of erecting signs; removing trees; erecting guiderails; building and repairing culverts; repairing drainage systems; erecting cribbing; doing major excavation work; cleaning stream beds; and plowing snow and treating icy pavements. You would plan and schedule work and maintain work records. You would be required to answer emergency calls outside of your regular hours of work. You may be required to operate heavy dump trucks, perform one-person snow plowing, and operate other highway equipment. Details will be discussed during the interview.
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 To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction. Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a “one-person plowing” certification program which the Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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 Heather McCourt, Resident Engineer
Email Address Heather.McCourt@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 R5-26-19 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than February 23, 2026 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Heather McCourt
3754 Lakeview Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Email: Heather.McCourt@dot.ny.gov

