Transportation Maintainer 3 (Vactor Assistant)

 

 

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3 (Vactor Assistant) in the Old Saybrook Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is assist the Vactor Operator, with the tasks related to cleaning and inspecting storm drains and catch basins in the course of performing highway maintenance duties. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week.

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. Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the job location.

Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of their Connecticut Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, with Tank endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.  Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their last two service ratings and a copy of their Master Application.

***The agency will conduct a practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Vactor Assistant) to evaluate and determine whether applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position. Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation’s Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current Department of Transportation employee, who has permanent state status* and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. *For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time equivalent).

Applicants must ensure their application is complete before submitting it. Once submitted, applicants will be unable to make revisions in the Jobaps System. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting. 

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to answer additional questions and/or submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include; cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, proof of licensure, performance appraisals, employment/supervisor references, etc.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The candidate pool resulting from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies that occur in District 2, Old Saybrook Maintenance Facility, 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.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ann Januszewski at ann.januszewski@ct.gov and reference the Recruitment Number. 

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyman level in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilled mechanic at less than the journeyman level in the repair of mechanical equipment.

The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class:

TRUCKS:

-Elevation platform

- Line marking machine (10 wheel, barrel type)

EQUIPMENT:

- Concrete saws

- Core drills

- 12-22 foot flail mower (tractor)

- Four wheel drive airport snow fighter

- Front end loaders - Hand operated pavement marking machine

- Mechanical catch basin cleaning

- Power Driven Rollers

- Power pickup sweepers

- Shotcrete, gunite machines

- Tilt Bed Trailers

- Post Pounder (assistant)

- Vactor (assistant)

- Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: standard bucket, grapple bucket, mower, snow blower, sweeper, dozer blade

DUTIES:

- Drainage pipe setting

- Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations

- Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: construction, maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical, carpentry, masonry, welding, automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair, plumbing and painting

- Test boring

- Skilled tree climber

- Inspector of VIP projects

- District Office Radio Operator (backup)

- Service patrol - Sign erector (general)

- Pothole patcher operator

- May supervise a Materials Management Stockroom - In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports

- Wildlife hazard control - Radio monitoring and communication - Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (State owned airports only)

In addition to other duties incumbents in this class may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports; knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment; ability to operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum; ability to keep shop records and prepare reports; ability to use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the General Experience.

Candidates must demonstrate their experience, skills and abilities in operating and assisting with the Department's Vactor Operator on their Master Application prior to being eligible for interview and the skills evaluation.

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

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.

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 theduties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

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.

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.