Transportation Maintainer 3 (Payloader Operator)

State of Connecticut • Pomfret, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring an eligible agency employee as a Transportation Maintainer 3, with a focus on operating a payloader. The position is based at the Pomfret Maintenance Garage in District 2 and is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The role performs skilled work below the journeyperson level in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities. It operates and maintains complex mechanical equipment and may involve mechanical-equipment repair. The position requires safe operation of a payloader and other heavy equipment, following safety guidelines, and conducting daily equipment maintenance and safety checks.

Employees must hold and maintain a current CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner's Card. They must be willing to accept emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal, and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Storm events may require employees to remain at work for several days, including weekends and holidays. A 30-mile residency requirement applies. Candidates must complete an interview before a skills practicum and bring the specified employment and ethics forms, CDL, and medical card to the interview. The role requires two years of qualifying experience, or an eligible vocational or technical school substitution, and candidates must demonstrate qualifications on their application. A physical examination is required.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports involving operation and care of mechanical equipment, or work in a recognized maintenance trade.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma completing subject requirements in a maintenance trade may substitute for the general experience.
• Current CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement, maintained during employment.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).
• Willingness to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Must meet the 30-mile residency requirement from the posted job location.
• Must be a current employee of the listed state agency with at least six months of full-time or equivalent service, subject to applicable collective bargaining language.
• Must complete an interview before participating in the skills evaluation practicum and bring the required forms, CDL, and MEC to the interview.
• Must specify qualifications on the application and meet minimum qualifications by the job closing date.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual acuity, and auditory acuity to perform the work; must maintain physical fitness and pass a required physical examination.
• Must be willing to work through storm events that may last several days, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating payloader equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a payloader and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within the District 2 area.
• Perform skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities.
• Operate and maintain complex mechanical equipment and perform ordinary repairs.
• Accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, when required.
• Keep shop records and prepare reports.
• Use, set up, and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions and utilize computer software.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• State employee benefits; details are available on the State Employee Benefits Overview page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed