STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance)

Recruitment #241220-2533FM-001

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Introduction

Are you a current DOT employee?
Are you looking to advance your career within the agency?
Do you want to continue to make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?
If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance), located in the Rocky Hill Repair Facility. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class, for up to one year from the posting date, in other Repair Facilities in the Department of Transportation.  


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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm)
  • Office/On-Site
  • Location: Rocky Hill
  • NP-2 Service and Maintenance bargaining unit

    THE ROLE
    This position is responsible for:
    • Overseeing and assigning daily duties to a crew of various mechanics
    • Scheduling and assigning daily assignments
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating with staff, both verbally and in writing
    • Reviewing and evaluating the work of staff and making effective recommendations
    • Time management, workload scheduling and setting priorities
    REQUIREMENTS
    • Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered.  Candidates invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the tank endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), and copies of their last two performance appraisals, at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
    • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her 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.  
    • 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.
    • Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
    • Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
    • Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
    ABOUT US
    The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

    Selection Plan

    To Apply:
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, of the agency listed above, for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the 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.
    • 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 individual listed on this job posting. 
    • 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. 
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    • Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! 

    Important Information After You Apply:

    • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 
    • 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     Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Plans crew workflow and determines priorities 
    • Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work 
    • Establishes and maintains crew procedures 
    • Provides staff training and assistance 
    • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations 
    • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures 
    • Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs 
    • Participates in performing the duties of the crew 
    • May make recommendations on policies or standards 
    • May prepare reports and correspondence 
    • May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs 
    • May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports 
    • Performs related duties as required

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Knowledge of the materials, equipment and approved methods in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment; 
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills; 
      • in the operation, repair and maintenance of automotive and highway equipment; 
    • Ability to
      • diagnose motor and equipment problems; 
      • use complicated testing equipment and welding devices; 
      • utilize computer software; 
    • Supervisory ability.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of skilled experience in automotive maintenance and repair.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge and experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment
    • Knowledge and experience in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanic problems of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment
    • Knowledge of Department policies and procedures
    • Experience in an acting capacity as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance)
    • Experience with effectively working a high production environment
    • Some experience with Microsoft Computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint)

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

    CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

    At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

    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.
    • A physical examination may be required.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
    • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

    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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