State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation District Highway Operational Coordinator (40 Hour) (8768FM)

$32.66-$41.99 Hourly / $2,612.27-$3,358.51 BiWeekly /
$68,180.00-$87,657.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is responsible for performing the most complex tasks in coordinating projects, reports, records, correspondence, and general maintenance assistance within a highway operations district or operational center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under limited supervision of a Transportation Crew Leader, Transportation Maintenance Manager or other employee of a higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs the most complex tasks in project coordination;
  • Prepares detailed correspondence;
  • Provides general maintenance assistance in planning preventive maintenance schedules for highways and related infrastructure;
  • Responds to complex inquiries from other units or agencies;
  • Performs complex radio monitoring and communication;
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to reporting and recordkeeping requirements; 
  • Serves as liaison with other units for status updates and reporting on projects and/or traffic incidents;
  • Compiles and analyzes data for operational reports; 
  • Prepares, processes and submits required transportation related reports;
  • Provides guidance to facility staff regarding proper recordkeeping procedures to ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal requirements;
  • Conducts periodic examinations of project inventories and incident events records; 
  • Coordinates and supports emergency and storm response operations as needed, including dispatch coordination and emergency personnel deployment;
  • Supports field crews by ensuring proper allocation of resources and equipment;
  • Interprets and applies standard operating procedures and agency policies; 
  • Operates and monitors a full range of automated equipment including traffic cameras, signage, signal systems and software applications;
  • Performs snow removal operations at assigned facilities;
  • Performs general facility maintenance including mowing, snow removal and grounds upkeep; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of general office systems related to construction, maintenance and repair operations of highway, bridge, and roadway maintenance; 
  • Knowledge of
    • procurement and purchasing processes; 
    • processes for estimating and ordering materials; 
    • processes for properly documenting the use of materials;
    • federal, state, and agency compliance requirements;
    • highway incident and accident reporting processes;
    • and ability to compile records and data for federal, state, and agency reports; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • in performing arithmetical computations;
  • Considerable ability to
    • operate office equipment which includes computers, radio equipment, and other electronic equipment;
    • schedule and prioritize workflow;
    • read and interpret complex instructions;
    • perform basic maintenance tasks;
  • Ability to
    • prepare estimates and maintain records; 
    • operate transportation and office suite software;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of general clerical work experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in administrative support or recordkeeping specific to highway, bridge, or roadway maintenance, construction or repair operations. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervisor’s Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Three (3) years of general maintenance support experience that includes a substantial portion of time on related clerical duties such as described in the Examples of Duties section may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal whenever their services are needed.

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 extremes of weather conditions, occasionally to lifting of moderate weights, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, dangerous traffic conditions, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 19

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

New class. Item No. 25-200

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/23/2026
CLASS: 8768FM; EST: 2/23/2026; REV: 5/1/2026;