Transportation Technician Trainee (40 Hour)

      

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently accepting applications for a Transportation Technician Trainee position in the Bridge Safety and Evaluation section of the Division of Bridges in the Office of Engineering. This is an entry-level position based in our District 3 office at 140 Pond Lily Avenue, New Haven. Upon successful completion of the one year training program, incumbents will be promoted to the target class of Transportation Technician. With successful performance, the incumbent will advance to the job class of Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 upon qualification.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit.  The Transportation Technician Trainee will receive training to perform a wide variety of increasingly difficult bridge inspection duties, as part of a bridge safety inspection team, as technical skills are acquired during the course of the training period.

The successful candidate must be available to travel both within and outside of normal working hours, for project site visits, training, meetings, etc. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. Incumbents in this class must also 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 exam will be required.

Applicants who will possess an Associate's degree by May of 2019 in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field, are encouraged to apply for this posting.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Candidates must also list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application.

Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/ supervisory references, etc.

The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill Transportation Technician Trainee vacancies that occur at the Department of Transportation in the next twelve (12) months. 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. 

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 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 provided through your JobAps portal account. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jackie Ouellette at Jackie.ouellette@ct.gov. Reference Transportation Technician Trainee - BSE #29411. 

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.

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

General knowledge of basic construction methods and materials; skill in use of construction related equipment and instruments and computer applications; ability in performing mathematical computations; ability to create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings; ability to prepare accurate drawings.

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

1. An Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
2. Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction, Highway Materials or Bridge Safety Inspection from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Interest and ability to receive on the job and classroom training to learn to perform bridge inspections as part of a bridge safety inspection team, in accordance with established standards;
• Interest and ability to work outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions, at heights, in and over water, and in confined spaces, with potential exposure to traffic, environmental hazards, and potential dangers and irritants/allergens such as wildlife, insects, vegetation and hazardous fumes;
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain (ie. steep, rocky, slippery, etc.); ability to climb; and some lifting ability is required;
• General knowledge of basic construction methods and materials;
• Skill in use of construction related equipment, instruments and computer applications;
• Ability to perform mathematical computations;
• Ability to create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings;
• Ability to prepare neat and accurate drawings and reports;
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to work cohesively as part of a team; and,
• Oral and written communication skills.

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

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

Special requirements include being potentially called 24/7 due to bridge emergencies and required to perform field work outdoors in all types of terrain and weather. This hands-on position requires work in water, in bucket trucks, on ladders, and in underbridge inspection equipment. The successful candidate may be required to work up to 75 feet or more over water or a roadway and in confined spaces such as culverts or inside of box beam bridges.

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.