Highway Maintenance Worker 1 / Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 / Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (Region 4- Monroe County)

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.
• Operate plows during winter operations and 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $51,616. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,616 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 $53,818. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,818 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 $56,190. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $47,190 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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. 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.