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Bridge Repair Assistant/TR1/TR2 (Region 5 Catt & Chaut)


Company : New York State Civil Service


Location : Salamanca, NY


Created : 2026-02-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NY HELP No Agency Transportation, Department of Title Bridge Repair Assistant/TR1/TR2 (Region 5 Catt & Chaut) Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 06 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 7:30 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? No County Cattaraugus Street Address Operations - Bridge Maintenance 4474 Route 353 City Salamanca State NY Zip Code 14779 Duties Description The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance. The duties of this position require the following:u2022 Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the various trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations.u2022 Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair maintenance operations. Ability to perform aboveground work in the repair and maintenance of bridges.u2022 The ability to use and operate tools, equipment, vehicles required in the bridge repair and maintenance operations.u2022 The ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.u2022 The ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.Candidates will be required to work winter maintenance performing Snow & Ice removal activities. Candidates will be required to be included in the departmentu2019s written respiratory protection program.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Departmentu2019s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications Journey Level u2013 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 u2013 Commercial Driver License, and more than one year, but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals.)Trainee 1 u2013 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 THIS JOB WILL BE LOCATED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CATTARAUGUS AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIESThe starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $48,855. The 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. The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 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. The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant 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 salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).The Cattaraugus County Residency address is: 4474 Route 353, Salamanca, NY 14779The Chautauqua County Residency address is: 109 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville, NY 14757 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Richard L. Felber, P.E., RBME Telephone Fax 716-847-3132 Email Address Address Street 100 SENECA ST 100 Seneca Street, 5th Floor City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14203 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-26-14 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 2, 2026 to:Richard L. Felber, P.E. Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer 100 Seneca Street, 5th Floor Buffalo, N.Y. 14203Fax: 716-847-3132 E-mail: