Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance)

State of Connecticut•East Granby, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications from our agency employees for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance) position. This role acts as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities. The DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus and is committed to improving quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve.

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, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30
Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends
As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to 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
In preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment
30-mile residency from the posted job location
Two (2) years of skilled experience in automotive maintenance and repair
Knowledge of the materials, equipment and approved methods in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Skills in the operation, repair and maintenance of automotive and highway equipment
Ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems
Ability to use complicated testing equipment and welding devices
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment
Experience in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanic problems of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment
Knowledge of Department policies and procedures
Experience in an acting capacity as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance)
Experience with effectively working a high production environment
Experience with Microsoft Computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint)

Responsibilities

Plans crew workflow and determines priorities
Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work
Establishes and maintains crew procedures
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs
Participates in performing the duties of the crew
May make recommendations on policies or standards
May prepare reports and correspondence
May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs
May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports
Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications