Qualified Craft Worker (Machine Shop and Equipment Repair)

Qualified Craft Worker (Machinist)

Recruitment #240130-6824FM-002

Location

Rocky Hill, CT

Date Opened

2/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$64,894 - $83,433/year

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

2/21/2024 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a machinist professional who enjoys performing highly skilled tasks within your trade, with excellent benefits?

If so, come make an impact with the Department of Transportation's Machine Shop facility, in Rocky Hill!

Read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has an exciting Qualified Craft Worker (Machinist) opportunity, in Rocky Hill.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL TYPE, ISSUING AGENCY, LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE “LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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A competitive starting salary
Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our Employer Value Proposition
Retirement plan options
Generous paid time off, including 13 holidays
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Rocky Hill, CT

THE ROLE:

The Qualified Craft Worker (Machinist) role will perform a variety of repairs and fabrication-related duties including manufacturing various components used in conjunction with the Department's diverse fleet. The Department’s fleet includes Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department's Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

For candidates without a CDL: As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B, with "tank and airbrake endorsements," and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) within 6 months of initial employment. Selected candidates will be enrolled in, and expected to complete, an agency paid selected CDL training program to assist in preparation for CDL licensure. This requires a selected candidate to obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles
For candidates who already possess a CDL, be sure to indicate the Type, Issuing Agency, License number, Expiration Date, and all endorsements in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
Candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application form.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm; which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Those applicants who hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), invited to interview, will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview.
As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

ABOUT US:

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation (DOT) this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the DOT machine shop and equipment and vehicle repair trade area.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard machine shop trade practices and codes;
Performs equipment/vehicle repair fabrication, parts manufacturing, and specialized parts and equipment modifications;
Follows established quality and safety standards;
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
Performs duties related to similar trade areas as required;
Keeps necessary records;
May perform large-scale vehicle and equipment painting jobs;
May fabricate specialized road signage;
May operate heavy equipment;
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
Performs related duties as required.

MACHINIST:

Operates various types of computer numeric controlled production machines in the machining of forgings made from various types of metals;
Sets up and operates lathes, shapers, planers, slotters, power saws, milling machines, drill presses and similar metal working power equipment working to close tolerances;
Uses taps, reamers, files and other hand tools;
Uses precision or standard measuring devices such as inside and outside micrometers, dial indicators, vernier scales, height stands swing gauges, air gauges, fixed frame gauges or special gauges, profilometers, etc. to check machined dimensions and surface finishes conforming to specifications;
Fashions machine parts, shafts, bearings, gears and a variety of other items of specialized machinery and equipment;
Dismantles equipment, locates source of inadequate performance and makes necessary repairs;
Operates, assembles and tests equipment, makes repairs to a wide variety of tools and other metal objects;
Uses both electric and acetylene welders in making repairs;
May do blacksmith work;
May repair builders hardware;
May act as chief mechanic on heavy, fixed equipment servicing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling such equipment;
Performs related duties as required.

HEAVY TRUCK MECHANIC:

Diagnoses malfunctions in all types of defective automotive, mechanical and heavy mobile equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems;
Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems;
Uses different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions;
Constructs and repairs any needed parts;
Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding;
Operates testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components;
Test drives vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to identify issues and determine solution;
Performs related duties as required.

WELDER:

Tests and inspects welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws;
Plans layouts and procedures;
Determines the appropriate welding equipment or machinery to be used;
Aligns components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces;
Welds mental parts by using manual and semi-automatic welding equipment including, oxyacetylene torch and welding rods or electric welding apparatus;
Brazes parts;
Dismantles equipment and makes necessary repairs;
Assembles and tests equipment;
Maintains and repairs welding tools and equipment;
May do blacksmith work;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard machinist, heavy truck mechanic or welder equipment trade practices;
Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- prepare estimates and keep shop records;
- utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the machine shop trade, auto body/equipment repair, or welding duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the machine shop trade area, auto body/equipment repair, or welding on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in specialty machining/fabrication projects and manufacturing processes requiring research, design, and executing projects from start to finish while working independently or within a team
Experience operating grinders, lathes, and milling machines
Experience with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software and machinery used for computer-aided manufacturing
Experience with welding and fabrication using oxy/acetylene torches, MIG, and TIG type welders
Experience with various measuring devices such as dial calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, gauge blocks, bore gauges
Experience creating CAD drawings and schematics

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.

Conclusion

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.

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.