Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleHighway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Region 2 - Oneida County)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46567 to $55886 Annually
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 The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $46,567. This amount is comprised of the
base salary of $37,567 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $48,644. This amount is comprised of the
base salary of $39,644 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $50,880. This amount is comprised of the base salary
of $41,880 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Region 2 Locations - Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or
mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any
prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment
with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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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.
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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.
Email Address R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with
the Notice Number R2-24-05 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no
later than December 31, 2024 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390
NYS Department of Transportation
HR - Canvassing
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501