Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTransportation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleHighway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1(R7-Franklin County)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $47694 to $52136 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 25%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 7 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 3:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? Yes

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Franklin

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 15003 State Rt 30

The city where the vacancy is located. City Malone

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12953

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 (Starting salary- $47694** See additional comment section):

Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test*, and possess a Class D Driver License.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (Starting Salary- $49,833** See additional comments section):

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 (Starting Salary $52,136** See additional comments section):

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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2025.

Additional Information:

Region 7 Operations covers the following 5 Counties:
Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis

** Additional Salary Information
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1: The starting salary for this position is $47,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38,694 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to the title and location in which you are hired.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2: The starting salary for this position is $49,833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,833 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to the title and location in which you are hired.

Highway Maintenance Worker 1: The starting salary for this position is $52,136. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,136 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to the title and location in which you are hired.

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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.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Lori Gagnon, Program Aide, R7 Operations Office

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 315-785-2320

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address lori.gagnon@dot.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYSDOT-Operations

317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Watertown

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 13601

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-25-05 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025.