STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Maintainer 2 (Electrical)

Recruitment #211001-2346TC-001

Introduction



Are you an electrical professional with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) looking to advance your career? Do you enjoy performing highly skilled tasks, with experience working at heights in a bucket truck and working with high voltage repairs within your trade? If so, come make an impact by serving your state! 
Read below & apply today! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified applicants to apply for two (2) Transportation Maintainer 2 (Electrical) opportunities, with the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) in the Hartford Electrical Facility. Upon successful completion of a 2-year training period, the incumbent in this position will be evaluated and may be promoted to the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical).

REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ROLE:
  • Completion of an accredited electrical training program and provide proof of the certification. Please refer to the "Preferred Qualifications" listed below.
  • Must be willing to accept emergency duty assignments to include working at heights in a bucket truck, on highways and secondary roads, and performing high voltage repairs to highway lighting and traffic signals whenever your services are needed.
  • Must be willing to work overtime for mandatory snow and ice removal operations from November 1 through April 30 during various storm events which require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
  • Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (A or B), with the "tank endorsement," and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC). Please indicate this information in the "Licenses and Professional Certificates" section of your application.
  • Must hold residency within 30-miles of the job location (Hartford).
If invited for interview you must bring a copy of your thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement form (CTDOT-CDL-1), and your CDL and MEC.

Work/Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): These positions are full time (37.5 hours per week) with a work schedule of 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday. We encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees!

What’s in It For You - Leading Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary structure, excellent health & dental coverage, generous vacation, personal, and sick time, retirement plan options & more.

Selection Plan

Application Information:
  • All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a).
  • Applicants must hold a current/valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC). Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner's Card in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Please 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. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.
Throughout the Recruitment Process: 
  • Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • 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 clearly meet the requirements of the position. 
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained. 
  • Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their last two service ratings. 
  • 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.
Please Note: 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Gara at Michelle.Gara@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in the routine repair of mechanical equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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:
  • 3 ton to 9 ton trucks, dump, platform or refuse with or without winch.
  • All of the above when using the following attachments:
    • Snow plows
    • Duo Dump
    • Truck Crash Attenuators
    • Trailers and towed equipment (except tilt bed trailers);
  • Pickup, (to include 2 & 4 wheel drive vehicles) when using:
    • Trailers or towed equipment
    • Snowplows or hopper type spreaders;
  • Bridge utility truck;
  • Compressor trucks;
  • Aerial bucket trucks;
  • Wreckers with winch
  • Tandem/10-Wheel Dump Truck
EQUIPMENT:
  • Bituminious curbing machines
  • Pothole Patcher
  • Tractor Mowers with single flail
  • Wood chippers
  • Chain saws
  • Culvert cleaning machines
  • Compressors, and/or compressor tools
  • Concrete mixers
  • Concrete vibrators
  • Hydraulic or engine driven tools
  • Test Boring
  • Class 24 tractor including attachments
  • Wing plow or other side mounted attachments
  • Fork lift
DUTIES:
  • Survey monument setting;
  • Burning and cutting with acetylene torch
  • Flagger(traffic control)
  • May assist a Material Storage Supervisor with stores section material handling;
  • Performing moderately skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:
    • construction,
    • maintenance,
    • mechanical repair,
    • electrical,
    • carpentry,
    • masonry,
    • welding,
    • plumbing and painting;
  • Relief ferry mate, drawbridge attendant and/or rest area attendant
    In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation General Supervisor, Transportation Garage Supervisor, or a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor in preparing and checking various reports or operating a two-way radio in a District Maintenance unit. -
    • Wildlife hazard control
    • Radio monitoring and communication - Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (State owned airports only)
    In addition to other duties, may function as a guard/watchman or 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.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    Knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports; knowledge of the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment; ability to operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to utilize computer software.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year 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 work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    The preferred candidate will have:
    • Completion of an accredited electrical training program and provide proof of the certification
    • Experience working in the electrical field
    • Experience working with heights in a bucket truck   
    • Experience working with high voltage repairs        
    • Experience with snow and ice removal

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    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 required.

    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 may 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 in order to perform the duties of the class.
    2. A physical examination will be required.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    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.

    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.