Transportation Maintainer 1 (37.5 Hour)

 

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is a State of Connecticut quasi-public agency that owns and operates Bradley International Airport, as well as five General Aviation Airports throughout the state, and employs approximately 150 people. The CAA generates over $70 million in annual operating revenues and directs an annual operating expense budget in excess of $65 million.  It is the CAA’s mission to provide excellent customer service and top-quality facilities for its passengers while making Connecticut’s airports more attractive to new airlines, establishing new routes, and supporting Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy.  By keeping our airports operating at their best we deliver a powerful and positive impact on the state’s economy. Visit ctairports.org to learn more about us, and join us on Facebook @FlyBDL. 

The CAA is now accepting applications for a full-time, first shift Transportation Maintainer 1 at Bradley International Airport, located in Windsor Locks, CT.  The schedule for this position is Wednesday through Sunday from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm with a ½ hour unpaid meal period.  Schedule assignment is based upon CAA operating needs and seniority, and subject to reassignment as needs change.

This 37.5 hours per week position is responsible for performing a full range of grounds, equipment, and facilities duties.  Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and glycol recovery when those services are needed.  The airport is staffed 7 days a week.  Overtime work is required on nights, holidays and weekends.  There is mandatory winter overtime from November 1^st through April 30^th, and snow removal can last for several days and nights.  Airport safety and security are a priority.  

This position offers a full benefit package, including health insurance and a retirement plan. The starting hourly salary is $21.86/hour and is non-negotiable.

In order to be eligible to apply applicants must hold a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate at the time of application, and both must be kept current as a condition of employment with the CAA. 

 

Requirements of the position:

An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, physical examination including pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment. Incumbents in this class must obtain Bradley movement area certification, allowing them to independently operate vehicles and equipment on Airfield movement areas while effectively communicating with Air Traffic Control for proper clearance. Movement area certification must be maintained during the duration of employment. 

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must you must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, possess a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.  The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must list their valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) number, Class, 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 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.

 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

 

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. 

In addition to the checking of references, an investigation of facts stated in the application may be made before candidates are certified for permanent appointment.  Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

Due to the large volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. 

 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Carol Stewart at cstewart@ctairports.org.

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of State roadside, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains small and less complex mechanical equipment or acts as a helper on larger and more complex equipment.

See attached addendum.

Some knowledge of the physical properties of standard highway or airport construction and maintenance materials; some knowledge of some mechanical principles; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; familiarity with the basic practices of the construction and maintenance trades; ability to use and make minor repairs to small tools and the simpler mechanical equipment; ability to operate equipment listed on the attached addendum; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to utilize computer software.

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

The preferred candidate will have working experience in an airport environment, experience operating equipment, good mechanical skills, snow removal operation experience, experience with snow blowers, brooms and large snow plows and knowledge of radio monitoring and communications. 

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
2. 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.

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 the duties.
2. A physical examination will 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.