Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 / Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Yates Co.)

Highway Maintenance Worker

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 below.

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

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

Additional Comments

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 position is $47694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38694 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 position is $49833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40833 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 position is $52136. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43136 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. 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.

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