State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee (40 Hour) (8740FS)

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$25.29-$34.91 Hourly / $2,022.61-$2,792.73 BiWeekly /
$52,790.00-$72,890.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical engineering work for the development of knowledge and skills to qualify for advancement in the field of construction engineering, surveying and materials testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of an engineer of higher grade to whom on the job training or supervision has been delegated.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of basic construction engineering theories, principles and methods;
  • Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications;
  • Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations;
  • Ability to prepare accurate drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An Associate’s degree in engineering technology or construction technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate’s degree requirement.

PROMOTION

Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion without further competitive examination to the Transportation Engineer Technician upon successful completion of the one (1) year training program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

FS 14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee in Salary Group FS 14 approved effective July 10, 2015. (Revised to modify Minimum Qualification – Substitutions Allowed and modify content) Final No. 23-076

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/10/2023
CLASS: 8740FS; EST: 1/4/2008; REV: 5/23/2023;