Transportation Garage Supervisor (40 Hour)
Recruitment #220517-8749FM-001
| Location |
Putnam, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 5/19/2022 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $69,791 - $91,272/year *See salary note below. |
| Job Type | Open to Agency Employees |
| Close Date | 5/31/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you looking to advance your career within the Department of Transportation? If so, we encourage you to apply today!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Highway Operations invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Garage Supervisor in the Putnam Repair Facility in Putnam, CT.
ABOUT US
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (A or B), with the "tank endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified. Please list your license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application for consideration.
- Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
- Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application.
*This salary range may increase effective July 1, 2022.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a state employee, you would continue to be able to participate in our competitive benefits plan which includes health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. You would also continue to be part of a culture that encourages work-life balance.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, 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.
To Apply:
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 available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov or 860-713-5176.
To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- 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.
- 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.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- 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 large volume of applications received, 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 Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov or 860-713-5176.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation
and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising
a maintenance and repair garage for automotive, highway or airport maintenance
equipment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns,
oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance;
conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans garage work;
establishes and maintains garage procedures; develops or makes recommendations
on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other
operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and
procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; inspects vehicles and
equipment to test effectiveness of repairs; performs or closely supervises
intricate repair jobs involving special assignments; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge
of and ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems and to use complicated
testing equipment and welding devices; knowledge of record keeping and
inventory procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication
skills; skill in operation, repair and maintenance of automotive, highway
and/or airport maintenance equipment; ability to utilize computer software;
supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of
experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport
maintenance equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the
General Experience must have been as a highly skilled mechanic.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of
Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) or Transportation Maintainer
4.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Graduation from a
vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the
subject requirements in automotive repair may be substituted for two (2) years
of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience diagnosing motor and equipment problems
- Experience working with complicated testing and welding devices
- Experience with record keeping and inventory procedures
- Experience producing high volume truck and heavy equipment repair services
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class
may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate
current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
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 will 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 as to be
able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be
required to lift; may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment.
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.
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