Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Signs and Marking)

State of Connecticut • North Haven, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Signs and Marking) in North Haven, Connecticut. This on-site, first-shift position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The Crew Leader acts as a working supervisor for an assigned transportation maintenance crew and oversees sign and pavement-marking work to support safe and efficient highway operations. The role also involves participating in crew work and coordinating with other units, agencies, and outside officials.

The position requires a current, valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card. Employees must 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 up to several days, including weekends and holidays. Incumbents must reside within 30 miles of the posted job location. Applicants must be current State of Connecticut employees of the specified agency with at least six months of full-time or equivalent service and meet the stated minimum qualifications.

The job involves exposure to extreme weather, frequent heavy lifting, hazardous road and traffic conditions, heights when working on bridges, seasonal irritants such as poison ivy and insect bites, and loud or potentially dangerous machinery. Protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles may be required. A physical examination may also be required.

Requirements

• At least one year of skilled experience installing, maintaining, and replacing pavement markings and signs; for state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of Transportation Maintainer 3.
• Current, valid CDL Class A or B with a tank endorsement; the license number and expiration date must be entered in the application’s Licenses and Professional Certifications section.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
• Current State of Connecticut employee of the specified agency with at least six months of full-time or full-time-equivalent service, subject to applicable collective bargaining language.
• Ability and willingness to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Must reside within 30 miles of the posted job location.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties; a physical examination may be required.
• Applicants must document their qualifying knowledge and experience in the application. Interviewees must provide the requested license, MEC, Master Application, and copies of their last two performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning workflow, setting priorities, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work.
• Experience establishing crew procedures, training staff, and leading highway maintainers.
• Experience with line painting, sign installation or replacement, and maintenance of equipment and grounds.
• Experience with pavement-marking materials and equipment, paint mixing, and proper application methods.
• Experience placing, maintaining, and inspecting highway signs and responding to related complaints.

Responsibilities

• Plan crew workflow and determine priorities; schedule, assign, oversee, and review work.
• Establish and maintain crew procedures, train staff, and provide assistance.
• Conduct or assist with performance evaluations and prepare reports or correspondence.
• Act as a liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Requisition materials and equipment appropriate to assigned jobs.
• Participate in the crew’s transportation maintenance work.
• Lead crews performing snowplowing, storm cleanup, sign installation, and pavement marking.
• Approve traffic-control patterns and review garage reports.
• Respond to public complaints and inspect contract or vendor projects.
• Assist the General Supervisor with project coordination and inventory upgrades.
• Conduct preliminary site inspections of assigned jobs as needed.
• Make recommendations on policies or standards as needed.
• Accept and respond to emergency assignments, including snow and ice removal.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• State employee benefits; specific benefits are referenced on the State Employee Benefits Overview page but are not itemized in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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