Trades Generalist; Electrician

Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical equipment. While the employee will mostly work on electrical equipment, they may also be required to work on mechanical, refrigeration, HVAC, and general building repair.

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. The chosen candidate will be required to obtain a Class B permit issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle within 30 days of their appointment.

They must obtain a Class B license as a condition of satisfactory completion of the probationary period. The preferred candidate will have experience working under a journey level Electrician or have apprenticeship training in the electrical trade. The preferred candidate will also have some experience in other recognized skilled trades such as plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.

This is a Unit 1 Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. Additional pay information:
Base Pay: $29.51-$31.95 Recruitment & Retention Pay: $3.37. Eligibility for employment:
All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.

The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement  or call .