Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator

Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator

Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: possess and maintain a valid license to operate a Class A motor vehicle in New York State and meet requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority for tandem trailer operation (see below note). Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain any driver’s license endorsements required under the New York State Department of Transportation’s regulations for the transportation of specific types of products in the course of their normal duties (an example of this would be a Hazardous Materials endorsement).

Note: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Possess a current Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement(s) for operation of doubles/triples and air brakes. (If applicable, a Tanker and/or Hazardous Materials endorsement is also necessary.)

2. Be 26 years of age or older, in good health and has a minimum of 5 years provable experience driving tractor trailer combinations. 

3. Passed an approved Longer Combination Vehicle/tandem course.

• Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation with vesting after five years’ service.

• Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. 

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

• Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

• Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas.