Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance)

State of Connecticut•Darien, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring an experienced agency employee to serve as a working supervisor for an assigned crew of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in bridge maintenance. The role oversees and assigns daily duties for the repair and maintenance of statewide infrastructure and may make on-site project adjustments as needed. The position is based at the Darien Bridge and Torrington Bridge Maintenance facilities and is on-site, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Employees must be available for emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, mandatory winter overtime, night shifts, weekends, and bridge emergencies. Storm events may require remaining at work for several days, including holidays and weekends. A 30-mile residency requirement applies from the posted job location. The role plans and supervises crew work while also participating in crew duties. Work involves bridge maintenance and repair, including exposure to weather extremes, heavy lifting, traffic hazards, heights, irritants, and loud or potentially dangerous machinery. Employees must be trained and able to wear a harness, have fall-protection training, and comply with the Department’s Lead Health and Safety and Silica Safety Programs, including respirator physical and fit-test requirements. The position may require use of respirators and safety goggles, and the appointing authority may require completion of asbestos-removal training consistent with EPA guidelines. Applicants must be current State of Connecticut employees of the listed agency with at least six months of full-time or equivalent service and meet the stated qualifications. A current, valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card are required for candidates invited to interview. The position requires two years of skilled experience in bridge and structure maintenance and repair; for state employees, this experience is interpreted at the Transportation Maintainer 2 level.

Requirements

At least two years of skilled experience in the maintenance and repair of bridges and structures; for state employees, experience at the Transportation Maintainer 2 level.
Current, valid Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement; candidates invited to interview must provide a current Class A or B CDL, valid Medical Examiner’s Card, and copies of their last two performance appraisals.
Must be a current State of Connecticut employee of the listed agency with at least six months of full-time or full-time-equivalent service, absent applicable collective bargaining language.
Must be willing to accept emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Must be available for night shifts, weekends, and bridge emergencies throughout the year; storm response may require staying at work for several days, including holidays and weekends.
Must meet the 30-mile residency requirement from the posted job location.
Must have training and ability to wear a harness and possess fall-protection training.
Must comply with the Department’s Lead Health and Safety and Silica Safety Programs, including respirator physical and current respirator fit test.
Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual acuity, and auditory acuity to perform the duties and maintain physical fitness; a physical examination may be required.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and approved methods for maintaining and repairing movable and stationary bridges.
Interpersonal, oral and written communication, and related-equipment operation skills.
Ability to use computer software and demonstrate supervisory ability.
Must specify qualifications and relevant experience on the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving in an acting capacity as a Bridge Maintenance Crew Leader.
Knowledge of Department policies and procedures.
Experience with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Experience with traffic-control patterns and troubleshooting and repairs to bridges.
Experience with the Department’s Bridge Repair Units (BRU) and Vendor in Place (VIP) maintenance contract interpretation.
Experience planning workflow, determining priorities, scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing work.
Bridge maintenance operations experience, including carpentry, masonry, structural repairs, and working at heights.

Responsibilities

Plan crew workflow and determine work priorities.
Schedule, assign, oversee, and review work.
Establish and maintain crew procedures.
Provide staff training and assistance.
Conduct or assist with performance evaluations.
Act as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
Requisition materials and equipment appropriate to assigned jobs.
Participate in performing the duties of the crew.
Make recommendations on policies or standards as needed.
Prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
Conduct preliminary site inspections of assigned jobs as needed.
Perform related duties as required.
Accept emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal, and respond to bridge emergencies.