What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Region 5 Erie & Niagara Counties) position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Duties Description
**THE LOCATION OF THIS JOB WILL BE VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES.**
The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance.
The Duties Of This Position Require The Following
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
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
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,606. The amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,606 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $54,809. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,809 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $59,656. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,656 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).
**THE LOCATION OF THIS JOB WILL BE VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES.**
The Niagara Residency address is: 5055 Junction Rd., Lockport, NY 14094
The North Erie Residency address is: 111 Indian Rd., Depew, NY 14043
The South Erie Residency address is: 3754 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075
**THE LOCATION OF THIS JOB WILL BE VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES.**
The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance.
The Duties Of This Position Require The Following
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the various trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations.
- Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair maintenance operations. Ability to perform aboveground work in the repair and maintenance of bridges.
- The ability to use and operate tools, equipment, vehicles required in the bridge repair and maintenance operations.
- The ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- The ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
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
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
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,606. The amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,606 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $54,809. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,809 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $59,656. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,656 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).
**THE LOCATION OF THIS JOB WILL BE VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES.**
The Niagara Residency address is: 5055 Junction Rd., Lockport, NY 14094
The North Erie Residency address is: 111 Indian Rd., Depew, NY 14043
The South Erie Residency address is: 3754 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075
Salary : $52,606 - $59,656