Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleBridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1/Trainee 2/ Bridge Repair Assistant - Region 10
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $57465 to $62641 Annually
Duties Description A Bridge Repair Assistant performs a variety of semiskilled maintenance and repair activities, in a combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance. The following are only examples of the type of work performed and should not be considered an all-inclusive list of the activities and assignments, which can be found in the Highway Maintenance Operational Guidelines.
• Cuts steel plates and bars, using acetylene cutting equipment, according to layout, design and instructions and grinds edge of material to base metal to provide necessary base for welding.
• Manufactures wooden building forms for concrete work according to directions.
• Operates concrete mixers and makes proper mixture according to use, e.g., patching deck holes or replacing deteriorated concrete on structural members.
• Sets up sand blasting equipment, tends equipment during operation and adds sand as necessary.
• Using hand tools, scrapes scaling and deteriorated paint from structural steel and paints steel with primer and proper overcoat.
• Cleans and seals deck joints by removing old filler with hand or power tools and pouring heated tar into joints from tar pots.
• Operates a variety of light highway equipment such as dump trucks, patching machines, rollers, etc. used in bridge repair and maintenance operations.
Bridge operators are required to report to bridge tower and operate movable bridges. Use of marine VHF radio to communicate to boat captains. Bridge operators must be able to work alone and work without direct supervision. Must be available to work a shift that would include weekends &/or evenings. Additional duties will be discussed at interview.
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 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $57,465. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,759 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,706, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $59,475. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,963 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,512, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant is $62,641. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $52,413 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,228, specific to this title and location.
There is also an additional location pay differential of $4,000, specific to these titles and location.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Administrative Services Office
Email Address dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates can submit a completed application with the Notice Number R10-25-66 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than September 13, 2025 to:
NYS Department of Transportation – Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: (631) 952-6169
Email: dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov
An application can be downloaded from:
www.ny.gov/nysdot-employment-opportunities/application
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.
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.