Recruitment #200917-2345TC-001
Location |
Groton, CT
Haddam, CT Norwich, CT Old Saybrook, CT Waterford, CT |
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Date Opened | 9/29/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $42,778* - $56,000/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 10/8/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Do you want to be part of a phenomenal team of Transportation Maintainers who are enhancing the future of transportation in Connecticut?
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated Transportation Maintainer 1 positions located in the following maintenance facilities: Groton, Haddam (Tylerville), Norwich, Old Saybrook and Waterford. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.
Position Requirements:
· Required to have a 20-mile residency requirement from the posted job location
· Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with tank endorsement
· Valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC)
· Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1)
Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to period of several days, including holidays and weekends. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal. No out of state vacations will be approved during this period. Winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 may be required.
The candidate pool resulting from this job announcement may be used to fill vacancies that occur over the next 6 months to 1 year, in the following Maintenance Facilities: Groton, Haddam (Tylerville), Norwich, Old Saybrook and Waterford.
Benefits:
We offer our employees a variety of competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off!
Check out the video below to learn more about making an impact by working for the CT - Department of Transportation.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Applicants must also provide their valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) number, Class, expiration date and issuing State, with tank endorsement; Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) and expiration, and any other job related licenses or certificates, in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of their application, or they will not be considered.
Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps System. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to answer additional questions and/or submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include; cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/supervisor references, etc.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill future Transportation Maintainer 1 vacancies that occur at the work locations listed above in the next twelve (12) months. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employee which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
Please contact Nasreen Mustafa at nasreen.mustafa@ct.gov with any questions.
In addition to other duties, at State-owned airports may function as a guard/watchman or may be required to receive training in, stand by for, and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; performs related duties as required.
TRUCKS:
- 1/2, 3/4 ton Suburban
- 1/2, 3/4, 1 ton vans (passenger/cargo)
- 1/2, 3/4, 1 ton pickups (2 & 4 wheel drive)
- 2 ton, 3 ton platform stakes
- Sedan deliveries
- Station wagons
- 3/4, 1 ton trucks, various body styles
- 9 ton dump truck (to be paid at the appropriate level)
EQUIPMENT:
- Mowing equipment Class 12 with or without attachments
- Wood chipper
- Pavement breakers
- Grass trimmers/brush cutters
- Walk behind snow blowers
- Portable pumping units
- Chain saws
- Vibratory compaction equipment
The successful candidate will have:
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.