STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Maintainer 1 (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #180110-2345TC-001

Introduction

The Connecticut Airport Authority is recruiting for a full-time Transportation Maintainer 1 position located at the Waterbury-Oxford General Aviation Airport.  The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, which includes a half-hour unpaid lunch period.  The position requires overtime work on nights, holidays and weekends, as needed.  This 37.5 hour per week position is responsible for performing a full range of grounds, equipment, and facilities duties.  Applicants must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and Airport Crash Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) duties, when those services are needed.  Position requires using permitted techniques for wildlife management, and will require a safety course relative to that requirement.  In-state travel is required.

An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, including pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment.  The candidate must successfully complete extensive mandatory initial and annual Airport Crash Rescue Firefighting training and airport training in order to be employed by the airport.  The candidate must also pass an initial and annual rigorous firefighter's physical exam.  This position requires a CDL license (Class A or B) and a valid Medial Examiner's Card.  In addition to the checking of references, an investigation of facts stated in the application may be made before candidates are certified for permanent appointment.

Selection Plan

Please submit a cover letter and resume and ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.  

NOTE:  Current CAA/State employees must include the last 2 performance evaluations and the last 12-months of attendance records.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of State roadside, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains small and less complex mechanical equipment or acts as a helper on larger and more complex equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached addendum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Some knowledge of the physical properties of standard highway or airport construction and maintenance materials; some knowledge of some mechanical principles; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; familiarity with the basic practices of the construction and maintenance trades; ability to use and make minor repairs to small tools and the simpler mechanical equipment; ability to operate equipment listed on the attached addendum; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have working experience in an airport environment, experience operating equipment, good mechanical skills, snow removal operation experience, knowledge of radio monitoring and communications and firefighting or Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
2. 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.

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

1. 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.

2. A physical examination will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. 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.

2. 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.