STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1

Recruitment #240903-2355FM-001

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Introduction


Are you looking to join a team dedicated to making an impact within Connecticut's transportation system? Join us!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation offers a unique opportunity to be part of a first ever Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program. This program offers one year of paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, equipping participants with the skills needed to excel as a Transportation Maintainer 2 upon completion of the program. These positions will be available at the listed garage locations throughout the state.   

Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1 Districts:

What We Can Offer You
The Training:
You will participate in a structured training program that includes both hands-on and classroom education. Applicants must obtain a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with tank endorsement prior to being hired if they are selected to participate in this program.

Length of Training: Registered Apprentices must successfully complete at least 26 weeks of training, which includes approximately 4 weeks of CDL training. Once completed you will advance into a Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 2 classification

In order to advance, you must reside within 20 miles of the above posted locations and possess the following:
  • Evaluation rating of good or better
  • Possess/Attain a Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement
  • A valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) 
The Role:
As a Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1, you will:
  • Learn to operate and maintain various types of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Assist in performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance including, but not limited to, snow and ice removal, pothole repair, and drainage maintenance.
  • Strictly adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Collaborate with experienced transportation professionals to successfully implement all training measures.
  • Develop the skills necessary to become a qualified CDL Driver and proficient in highway maintenance operations.
  • Complete assigned tasks with a high level of precision and efficiency.
Salary Note:

Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 1

(Initial training period of at least 26 weeks)

$52,670-$68,781/ Yearly

Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentice 2

(After successful completion of 26 weeks of training & additional requirements)

$55,109 -$71,786/ Yearly

Transportation Maintainer 2*

$57,724-$74,956/Yearly
*Please see MOA and Appendix A for Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprentices for further information regarding the program

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
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Important Information After You Apply:
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • 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 Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
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. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is used as the initial entry classification for a structured development program designed to prepare incumbents for opportunities in transportation related careers. This class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in construction and maintenance skill sets.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives training to perform tasks including, commercial vehicle operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, or bridges; 
  • Receives on-the-job training to supplement prior vocational or technical training and work experience; 
  • Through on-the-job training and classes learns the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades; 
  • Learns and applies safety protocols; 
  • Performs increasingly difficult and skilled tasks requiring application of learned highway and road maintenance skills including, construction maintenance, flagging, traffic control, routine mechanical repair and maintenance, equipment/vehicle operation and maintenance, minor repair work, landscaping, wildlife hazard control, preventive maintenance, removal of debris and dangerous items from roadways; 
  • Assists with installation of guardrails and highway barriers; 
  • Assists in snow removal operations; 
  • Performs duties related to similar trade areas as required; 
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Basic knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of transportation maintenance and construction; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • perform assigned tasks; 
    • follow written and oral instructions; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Work Experience with hand and power tools                                
  • Work Experience with landscaping or property maintenance
  • Work Experience with construction techniques                   
  • Work Experience with snow removal

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must obtain a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with the tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) prior to hire into this position.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire 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 in order to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination, including drug testing, will be required prior to hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.

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.




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