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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/23/26
Applications Due08/03/26
Vacancy ID220529
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleHighway Maintenance Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $52996 to $57575 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6:30 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Saratoga
Street Address NYS Department of Transportation
351 West Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12866
Duties Description 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. Additional duties during periods of fair weather may involve roadside maintenance, drainage maintenance, traffic control, and other assigned tasks. Overtime response and shift work are requirements for this job; therefore, use of vacation and personal leaves are subject to operational needs.
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 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* 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:
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.
Additional Comments Additional Information
DOT has locations in Saratoga, Clifton Park and South Glens Falls in Saratoga County
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $52,996. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,996 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 $55,199. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,199 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 $57,575. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,575 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 salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
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).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Region 1 Administrative Services
Telephone
Fax 518-457-1570
Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 1 Admin Group
50 Wolf Road
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12232
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-26-069 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August, 3 2026 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Region 1 Administrative Group
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 457-1570
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