STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Garage Supervisor (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #181004-8749TC-001

Introduction

This is a 37.5 hour position that is located in the Putnam Repair Facility. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 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; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.

Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, with Tank Endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC); thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) and a copy of their last two (2) Service Ratings.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Transportation, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ann Januszewski at Ann.Januszewski@ct.gov, (860) 823-3235.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising a maintenance and repair garage for automotive, highway or airport maintenance equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This Transportation Garage Supervisor is a critical supervisory operational position within the Bureau of Highway Operations responsible for managing the Putnam Repair Facility in District 2 which is staffed with a staff of QCW(Auto)s. This position is responsible for establishing and meeting Department objectives related to repairing heavy duty equipment (9 ton dump trucks, etc) required for the Highway Maintenance bureau. The skilled staff assigned to the repair garage performs mechanics and automotive repairs to the Bureau's fleet and equipment (which include snowplow trucks) in their location.

The Bureau's automotive fleet and equipment are utilized by the agency's maintenance workforce to perform operations that daily impact the motoring public (including handling of emergency situations, highway maintenance, assigned equipment operation, (pothole patchers, payloaders, etc.), and the Department's highway snow/ice removal program. Having sufficient supervisory staff in the Equipment Repair Program is necessary to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations and to ensure that the equipment is available and safe for maintenance staff to operate and comply with the agency's statutory obligations. This position also responds to emergency overtime during natural disasters and emergency snow/ ice operations.

This position also makes sure that the garage is on target with the seasonal equipment preparedness needs and preventative maintenance on the equipment itself, which prolongs the life of the equipment and keeps costs down. Having the appropriate staffing level impacts all matters governed under Conn. General Statutes 13a-93, 13a97(c), 13a-110, 13a119, and 13a-124. This position handles supervisory tasks in running the garage, which include employee issues, grievances and hiring. Specialized automotive and technical knowledge is also required for this position. Without proper supervision and automotive expertise; accountability, having checks and balances, productivity, fiscal prudence, and job training are negatively impacted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems and to use complicated testing equipment and welding devices; knowledge of record keeping and inventory procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in operation, repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport maintenance equipment; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport maintenance equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a highly skilled mechanic.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) or Transportation Maintainer 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in automotive repair may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of and ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems and to use complicated testing equipment and welding devices; knowledge of record keeping and inventory procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in operation, repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport maintenance equipment; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 will 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 may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be required to lift; may be exposed to some 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.