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Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Bridge Repair Assistant 1 (Region7)

New York State Civil Service

Watertown, NYFull-time$49–56K/yrSeen 4w ago

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Compensation
$49–56K/yr
Location
Watertown, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class B Commercial Driver LicenseClass D Motor Vehicle License

Job overview

New York State Civil Service is hiring a Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Bridge Repair Assistant 1 (Region7). The Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee positions support bridge maintenance and repair operations in Region 7, performing tasks such as cutting steel, painting, operating light highway equipment, and responding to snow and ice conditions. Trainees must report within one hour of call‑up, may serve in the Incident Command System, and must hold the appropriate driver’s license.

Key focus areas include Cut steel plates and bars with acetylene equipment per layout designs and grind edges for welding., Use hand tools to scrape, scale deteriorated paint and apply primer and overcoat to structural steel., and Operate light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, and rollers for bridge repairs..

Important skills include Acetylene Cutting Equipment, Hand Tools, Grinding Equipment, Painting, Light Highway Equipment, and Dump Trucks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Acetylene Cutting EquipmentHand ToolsGrinding EquipmentPaintingLight Highway EquipmentDump TrucksPatching MachinesRollersSnow and Ice OperationsIncident Command System

Qualifications

Two Years Experience in Maintenance or Mechanical WorkTechnical Course in Bridge or Technical TradeClass B Commercial Driver LicenseClass D Motor Vehicle LicenseAuthorized to Work in United StatesMust Report Within One Hour of Call Up

Full job description

NY HELP No

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Bridge Repair Assistant 1 (Region7)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $48855 to $55905 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Jefferson

Street Address Bridge Maintenance: Watertown Bridge Crew

23192 State Route 12

City Watertown

State NY

Zip Code 13601

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:Cutting steel plates and bars, using acetylene cutting equipment according to layout design & instructions, and grinding edge of material to base for welding.Using hand tools, scraping & scaling deteriorated paint from structural steel and painting steel with primer and proper overcoat.Operating a variety of light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc, used in bridge repair and maintenance operations.The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.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.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.)

Additional Comments **Additional Salary InformationBridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1: The starting salary for this position 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. Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2: The starting salary for this position 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. Bridge Repair Assistant: The starting salary for this position is $55,905. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,905 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 New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled personas and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.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

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Name Kristen Lane, HRS Tr2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation, Region 7 Operations Office

317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

City Watertown

State NY

Zip Code 13601

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R7-26-41 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 12/31/2026

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