Position Information

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleTrades Specialist (Bridge)- Region 6 - Kanona

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59425 to $70548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday- Thursday 10 hour days for Summer<br />Monday- Friday 8 hour days- During S&amp;I season; possible shift work

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 7941 State Rte. 53

City Bath

StateNY

Zip Code14810

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to: Candidates must have skilled experience in carpentry, steel fabricating, painting and operating gunite equipment; candidates must have experience in erecting scaffolding and be able to operate sandblasting equipment; candidates must be able to receive instructions from the Bridge Repair Supervisors 1 & 2 and be able to give oral instructions and advice to Bridge Repair Assistants and Trainees; and candidates must be able to supervise bridge repair sub crews on small bridge repair and maintenance projects such as repairing bridge railings and bridge deck holes. The selected candidate will also be required to perform snow & ice operations and be able to report within the maximum of one hour of call up. Within 1 year of appointment the selected candidate will be required to hold and maintain both a NYS welding certification and a valid Class A driver’s license.

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 Four years of full-time experience in a trade related to bridge repair, maintenance and construction under a skilled journey level worker which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a bridge or mechanical trade or training gained by completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above on a year-for-year basis. At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid New York State Operator’s License for the type of vehicles operated.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The starting salary for this position is $59,425. This is comprised of the base salary of $50,425 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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.
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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.
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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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director

Telephone 607-324-8408

Fax 607-324-8344

Email Address dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation, Region 6

107 Broadway

City Hornell

State NY

Zip Code 14843

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R06-25-99 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than January 12, 2026 to:

Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director
107 Broadway
Hornell, NY 14843
Fax: 607-324-8344
dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov