Transportation Maintainer 4 (Flatbed Tractor Trailer Operator)

State of Connecticut•Southington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Maintainer 4 (Flatbed Tractor Trailer Operator) works for the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance in Southington, Connecticut. The position is responsible for safely operating a lowbed and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, and performing daily equipment maintenance and safety checks within District 1. The job class also covers highly skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities, including operating and maintaining complex mechanical equipment. Employees may serve as trainers or perform other duties within the job class as assigned. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and is performed on-site. Employees must be willing to take emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal, and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Storm assignments may require remaining at work for several days, including weekends and holidays. A 30-mile residency requirement applies from the posted job location. Applicants must be current CTDOT employees with at least six months of full-time or equivalent service and meet the stated qualifications. Candidates must complete an interview before the agency’s skills practicum.

Requirements

Must be a current Connecticut Department of Transportation employee with at least six months of full-time service or full-time-equivalent service, subject to applicable collective bargaining language.
Possess and maintain a current CDL Class A with tank endorsement.
Possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
Be willing to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Meet the 30-mile residency requirement from the posted job location.
Complete an interview before participating in the skills evaluation practicum.
Bring a completed Employment of Relatives Form, an Acknowledgement of Ethics Receipt, a valid CDL Class A with tank endorsement, and a valid MEC when invited to interview.
Have three years of general experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance and repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges, or airports involving mechanical equipment or a recognized maintenance trade.
Have one year of the general experience operating complex equipment or performing skilled tasks; for state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of Transportation Maintainer 3.
Alternatively, graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma completing subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may substitute for two years of general experience.
Have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties, and maintain the required physical fitness; a physical examination may be required.
Possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, or certifications if required by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating flatbed and low-bed trailer equipment.
Experience operating tractor-trailer combinations with flatbed trailers to transport equipment, materials, and oversized loads.
Experience loading, unloading, and transporting heavy equipment, construction equipment, or specialized machinery.
Experience transporting oversize and overweight loads while following permit requirements and safety regulations.
Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors, trailers, and cargo securement devices.
Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair techniques for roadways, roadsides, bridges, or airports and of the processes and materials used.
Skill in operating and making ordinary repairs to highly complex mechanical equipment.
Interpersonal, oral communication, written communication, and computer software skills.

Responsibilities

Safely operate lowbed and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within the District 1 area.
Perform highly skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks involving state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports, or other departmental facilities.
Operate and maintain complex mechanical equipment.
Accept emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal, when services are needed.
Complete a skills evaluation practicum as part of the interview process.
Perform related duties as required; duties may include equipment operation, mechanical repair, construction or maintenance trades, training, and other tasks listed for the job class.