CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer (Transportation Maintainer 2 (40 Hour)) - #251121-2346FM-001

State of Connecticut•Groton, CT

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring CDL Drivers for our Highway Maintenance locations in Groton, Old Saybrook, and Waterford! If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees who are dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut. The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for CDL Driver/Highway Maintenance Worker (Transportation Maintainer 2) positions in Groton, Old Saybrook, and Waterford, CT. To qualify for a desired location, you must live within 20 miles of the garage locations listed below. 30-mile radius is acceptable for Bridge location. The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more. CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment. Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period). Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement.
Must also have a valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC).
Must be medically cleared for a respirator.
Cannot have facial hair.
Must meet equipment weight requirement.
One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, 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.
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.
A physical examination will be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with snow removal
Experience with landscaping
Experience with construction
Experience driving CDL vehicles

Responsibilities

Construction
Maintenance
Mechanical repair
Electrical
Carpentry
Masonry
Welding
Plumbing
Painting
Wildlife hazard control
Radio monitoring and communication
Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only)
Function as a guard/watchperson or be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports