| Location | Babylon, NY |
| Salary | $57,465–$62,641 Per Year |
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 08/14/26
Applications Due10/31/26
Vacancy ID221864
NY HELPYes
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Title Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/ Bridge Repair Assistant (Region 10)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $57465 to $62641 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address 325 West Main Street, Bldg #2
City Babylon
StateNY
Zip Code11702
Duties Description A Bridge Repair Assistant performs a variety of semiskilled maintenance and repair activities, in a combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance. The following are only examples of the type of work performed and should not be considered an all-inclusive list of the activities and assignments, which can be found in the Highway Maintenance Operational Guidelines.
Bridge operators are required to report to bridge tower and operate movable bridges. Use of marine VHF radio to communicate to boat captains. Bridge operators must be able to work alone and work without direct supervision. Must be available to work a shift that would include weekends &/or evenings. Additional duties will be discussed at interview.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departments response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Journey Level - Two years' experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman, or training through completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute. Candidate must also have a Class B Commercial Driver License.
Trainee 2 - Commercial Driver License, and more than one year but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).
Trainee 1 - Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).
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.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $57,465. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,759 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,706, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $59,475. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,963 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,512, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant is $62,641. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $52,413 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,228, specific to this title and location.
There is also an additional location pay differential of $4,000, specific to these titles and location.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bridge Maintenance
Telephone
Fax
Email Address R10.Bridge.Maintenance@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10
325 West Main Street Bldg #2
City Babylon
State NY
Zip Code 11702
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates can submit a completed application with the Notice Number R10-26-50 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 23, 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10
Bridge Maintenance
R10.Bridge.Maintenance@dot.ny.gov
An application can be downloaded from:
www.ny.gov/nysdot-employment-opportunities/application
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
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