State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Technician Trainee (40 Hour) (8736FS)

$25.29-$34.91 Hourly / $2,022.61-$2,792.73 BiWeekly /
$52,790.00-$72,890.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical work in support of transportation projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of an employee of higher grade delegated to provide on-the-job training or supervision.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of basic construction methods and materials; 
  • Skill in use of construction related equipment and instruments and computer applications; 
  • Ability to
    • perform mathematical computations; 
    • create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings; 
    • prepare accurate drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience involving the inspection of transportation construction projects, or testing of transportation materials, or bridge safety inspection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in construction management, engineering technology, construction technology, civil engineering technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.
  • Possession of at least Level II certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience:
    • Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection
    • Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils
    • Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Construction Inspection or Bridge Safety Inspection.

PROMOTION

Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion to the Transportation Technician upon successful completion of the one (1) year training program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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 may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

FS 14

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Technician Trainee (40 Hour) in Salary Group FS 14 approved effective October 25, 2024. (Reviewed in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes) Final No. 25-100

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/28/2025

CLASS: 8736FS; EST: 1/6/2017; REV: 5/28/2025;