Highway Maintenance Trainee 1

Duties: Your primary goal as a Trainee 1 is to obtain the Heavy Dump Truck Certification (CDL Class B). With in three months of employment, you must obtain your CDL Class B permit. Some of your time as a Trainee 1 will be spent in training, but you will also be involved in regular maintenance crew work. This work includes such tasks as flagging and doing other heavy physical labor activities. If trained, you can be expected to operate equipment, such as small power tools, skid steer, asphalt roller etc. You will be trained by Town of LaFayette Highway Dept. to operate said equipment. (NOTE: If you are unable to receive your CDL Class B License or preform said tasks within six to twelve months, the Town of LaFayette Highway Dept. has the option to release you from employment. During the winter, everyone including trainees will perform snow and ice control activities, such as operating a wing plow in a two-person plowing operation and also include general road, shop and equipment maintenance as weather permits. Winter snow and ice control activities and emergency call-ins will involve more than your normal work hours and are required to work said hour as needed. If you obtain both your CDL and Large Dump Truck Certification prior to completing the first year as a Trainee 1, you will immediately advance to a Trainee 2 upon proof of your CDL. Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Hold a Class D Driver's license for use in New York State, and attainment of a CDL permit within (3) months of appointment. Pass the Federal DOT drug test. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Base starting wage: $49,920.00 per year Per Hour $24.00