Byrne Dairy
Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Oneida County - Temporary)
Byrne Dairy, Utica, New York, United States
Agency
Transportation, Department of
Title
Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Oneida County - Temporary)
Occupational Category
Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade
08
Bargaining Unit
OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range
From $48,855 to $58,743 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Temporary
Jurisdictional Class
Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
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
Oneida
Street Address
Region 2 Locations Within Oneida County
City
TBD
State
NY
Zip Code
00000
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.
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. *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
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $48,855. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,855 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 $51,058. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,058 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 $53,430. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,430 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Region 2 Locations - Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties
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 non‑immigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to non‑immigrants 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.
Contact Information
Name
HR Canvassing
Telephone
315‑793‑2389
Fax
315‑793‑2390
Email Address
R2‑HR‑Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address Street
207 Genesee Street
City
Utica
State
NY
Zip Code
13501
Notes on Applying
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 R2‑26‑02 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2‑HR‑Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793‑2390
NYS Department of Transportation HR – Canvassing 207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501
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Transportation, Department of
Title
Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Oneida County - Temporary)
Occupational Category
Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade
08
Bargaining Unit
OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range
From $48,855 to $58,743 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Temporary
Jurisdictional Class
Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
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
Oneida
Street Address
Region 2 Locations Within Oneida County
City
TBD
State
NY
Zip Code
00000
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.
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. *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
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $48,855. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,855 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 $51,058. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,058 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 $53,430. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,430 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Region 2 Locations - Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties
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 non‑immigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to non‑immigrants 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.
Contact Information
Name
HR Canvassing
Telephone
315‑793‑2389
Fax
315‑793‑2390
Email Address
R2‑HR‑Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address Street
207 Genesee Street
City
Utica
State
NY
Zip Code
13501
Notes on Applying
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 R2‑26‑02 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2‑HR‑Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793‑2390
NYS Department of Transportation HR – Canvassing 207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501
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