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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 11/28/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/08/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID203686</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyTransportation, Department of</p> <p>TitleBridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2</p> <p>Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance</p> <p>Salary Grade06</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $52996 to $61413 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 6:30 AM</p> <p>To 3 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? Yes</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Saratoga</p> <p>Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Bridge Maintenance</p> <p>3001 Route 50</p> <p>City Saratoga Springs</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12866</p> <p>Duties Description • Cutting steel plates and bars,</p> <ul> <li>Using acetylene cutting equipment according to layout design/instructions and grinding edge of material to base for welding. </li><li>Using hand tools, scraping & scaling deteriorated paint from structural steel and painting steel with primer and proper overcoat. </li><li>Operating a variety of light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc. used in bridge repair and maintenance operations. </li><li>The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location. </li><li>Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Trainee 2 - Commercial Driver License, and more than one year but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).</p> <p>Trainee 1 - Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).</p> <p>Additional Comments The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,996.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,996.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.</p> <p>The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $55,199.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,199.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.</p> <p>The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $60,046.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,046.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.</p> <p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</p> <p>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 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.</p> <p>The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Region 1 Administrative Group</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax (518) 477-1570</p> <p>Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 50 Wolf Road</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12232</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-122 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 8, 2025 to:</p> <p>NYS Department of Transportation</p> <p>Region 1 Administrative Group</p> <p>50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232</p> <p>Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Fax: (518) 477-1570</p>