Recruitment #200810-7406FM-001
Location |
East Lyme, CT
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Date Opened | 8/13/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $42,104 - $53,316/year |
Job Type | Open to Agency Employees |
Close Date | 8/22/2020 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Drawbridge Attendant located at the East Lyme (Niantic) River Draw Bridge. The work assignment would be from May 1st through October 31st and would be as follows: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.; Monday and Tuesday 4:00 pm to midnight with Wednesday and Thursday off. The incumbent would be required to have a mandatory winter work assignment from November 1st through October 31st. Any present Transportation Maintainer applying to this position would be required to retain their current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) due to the mandatory winter snow assignment. Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the job location.
This Drawbridge Attendant position is vital to the DOT's operation of the East Lyme (Niantic) River Draw Bridge. It is a frontline position that is staffed 24 hours/day on 3 shifts during the summer months from May 1st through October 31st. More importantly, the Drawbridge Attendant position is required to be staffed by mandate of the U.S. Coast Guard in order to maintain the operation of the movable bridges at all times during the specified dates. The Attendant must remain on site and not leave his/her post until properly relieved. Providing a safe, efficient service to ensure compliance with statutory obligations is the Bureau's most important mission.
Each employee at this location is assigned to a specific shift, during which he/she is responsible for the following:
* operation of the bridge itself
* reports any electrical/mechanical/boating issues
* maintains an accurate daily bridge log and reports all incidents in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations
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), at the 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.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT 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.
*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 or full-time equivalent).
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 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.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, 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 any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ann Januszewski at Ann.Januszewski@ct.gov and reference the Recruitment Number.
This class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the maintenance and operation of moveable bridges under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Maintains the operation of moveable bridges in accordance with the standard operating procedures; keeps the bridge control houses neat and clean at all times; removes and disposes of trash; and clears the access of snow and ice; reports all mechanical problems to a designated Department of Transportation (DOT) representative as directed; maintains a neat and accurate daily bridge log or diary; logs and reports all incidents to a designated DOT representative as directed; complies with all State laws, Federal laws and U.S. Coast Guard regulations; must remain on site and not leave the post until properly relieved; performs related duties as required.
Candidates must demonstrate their experience, skills and abilities in operating the Drawbridge on their Master Application prior to being eligible for interview.
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.