Transportation Maintainer 3 (Sweeper Operator)

State of Connecticut•East Granby, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking eligible agency employees for a Transportation Maintainer 3 (Sweeper Operator) position. This full-time, first shift (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., Monday - Friday) role is located at the East Granby Maintenance Garage. The Maintainer 3 will be responsible for safely operating a Sweeper and other heavy equipment, performing daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within the district 4 area. CTDOT offers professional growth, development opportunities, and a healthy work/life balance. As a state employee, you will continue to have access to state employee benefits.

Requirements

Current CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement.
Valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).
Willingness to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal.
Willingness to work mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Willingness to stay at work for the duration of storm events, including holidays and weekends, potentially for several days.
30-mile residency from the posted job location.
Completed respirator physical.
Current respirator fit test.
Two (2) years 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 in work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.
Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports.
Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades.
Oral and written communication skills.
Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment.
Ability to operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Sweeper equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Sweeper and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
Accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed.
Work mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Stay at work for the duration of storm events, which may include holidays and weekends, potentially for several days.
Perform a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities.
Operate and maintain more complex mechanical equipment.
Work as a skilled mechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment.
Keep shop records and prepare reports.
Use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment.
Utilize computer software.