Trades Specialist (Machinist)

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 02/25/26 Applications Due03/31/26 Vacancy ID210298 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPNo AgencyThruway Authority TitleTrades Specialist (Machinist) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade12 Bargaining UnitTeamsters Local 456 (Thruway Authority) Salary RangeFrom $32.88 to $35.32 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address 1870 Walden Avenue City Cheektowaga StateNY Zip Code14225 Duties Description Qualified candidates must have working knowledge of machine shop methods, materials, tools, and equipment, working knowledge of gas and electric cutting and welding equipment and the ability to use the tools, materials, and equipment of the machinist trade. Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment), duties will include but are not limited to the following: * Perform precision journey-level machining on various metal and non-metal parts in connection with the maintenance, repair, and commissioning of all Thruway Authority assets, including rolling stock, machine, structures, and facilities-related equipment. * Assist shop mechanics performing drilling, tapping, removing broken bolts, making specialty parts, tools, etc. as well as measuring and turning drums. * Assist Facilities, ITSM and Maintenance Sections in performing machinist duties on projects. * Assist welder (occasionally) to cut/fit steel prior to welding as well as responsible for cleaning/servicing machine tools, the work area and servicing the bead blaster as needed. * Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must have at least four years of full-time experience in the machinist 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 the machinist trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated Additional Comments 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. We offer FREE onsite employee parking. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $29.51 up to Job Rate $31.95. Geographic 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. Please be advised, 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 Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans 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 at or call (518) 471-4321. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Olivia Telephone 518-436-2725 Fax 518-471-5076 Email Address Address Street 200 Southern Boulevard City Albany State NY Zip Code 12209 Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.

Created: 2026-04-02