Review Vacancy
TitleTrades Generalist (Electrician)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary RangeFrom $21.01 to $30.12 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Must have at least four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience working under a journey-level Electrician, which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the Electrician trade or training gained by the completion of electrical technical courses at a school or institute may be submitted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. It is desirable that candidates have some experience in other recognized skilled trades such as HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.
A person appointed to this title will be required to obtain a CDL permit within 30 days of appointment and must obtain a CDL-B license as a condition of satisfactory completion of the probation period and continuously maintain license thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Duties Description Responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of electrical equipment. While the employee will mostly work on electrical equipment may also be required to work on mechanical, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning equipment, and general building repair.
Additional Comments As this position belongs to the Teamsters Bargaining Unit 1, salary is non-negotiable.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Todd.Summerson@thruway.ny.gov
Address
Suite 250
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and title of the position you are applying for in your email.