CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic

State of Connecticut•Winchester, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is seeking to hire a CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) within the Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance. As a skilled mechanic, you will perform a variety of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance-related duties focused on the Department's diverse fleet. This includes Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment.

Requirements

Residency within 30 miles of the job location.
For candidates without a CDL: As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B, with a tank (N or X) endorsement and no air brakes restriction, and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) within 6-months of initial employment.
Selected candidates will be enrolled in, and expected to complete, an agency paid selected CDL training program to assist in preparation for CDL licensure.
This requires a selected candidate to obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
If candidates selected do not already have a CDL, they will need to have their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting.
For candidates who already possess a CDL: Be sure to indicate the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.
You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
For candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application form.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Those applicants who hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) who are invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the time of interview.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department's Respirator Policy.
A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
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 of the class.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing diesel, B-Tech level, and light truck repairs
Education in diesel technology repairs or auto repairs and heavy equipment repair
Experience maintaining and performing diagnostic repairs in relation to various makes and models, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and small engines
Experience working with automotive repair software, including diagnostic and repair information research
Experience with vehicle electric system diagnosis
Experience in the areas of repair welding and fabrication
Experience diagnosing and repairing basic hydraulic systems
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with recordkeeping

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance-related duties focused on the Department's diverse fleet, including Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment.
Perform highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes.
Diagnose failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment.
Service, dismantle, overhaul and reassemble front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems.
Construct and repair any needed parts.
Weld or braze parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding.
Make estimates of time, personnel and determine and obtain required materials on assigned tasks.
Keep necessary records.
In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area.
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.
May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components.
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts.
May operate heavy equipment.
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports.
Perform related duties as required.
Be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
Accept assignment to emergency duties, whenever your services are needed, to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.