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CLASS A & B DRIVERS WANTED

CONNECTICUT DOT

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Statewide CDL Drivers for all of our Highway Maintenance locations!
 
If you currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees who are dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut.
 
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for CDL Driver/Highway Maintenance Worker (Transportation Maintainer 2) positions statewide. Check out our districts and locations:

*To qualify for a desired location, you must live within 20 miles of the garage locations listed below. *30-mile radius is acceptable for Bridge locations.
 
 
 
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

*You must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with the tank (N or X) endorsement and no air brakes restriction.  The tank endorsement is needed at the time of hire.  You must also have a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC). Your application will not be reviewed if you do not list your license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state, in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.
 
For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.
 
Note: Candidates selected for Bridge positions must meet the following requirements, as required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.134:
  • Must be medically cleared for a respirator.
  • Cannot have facial hair.
  • Must meet equipment weight requirement.
  • Night work required.
Military members and recently honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years' experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the CT DMV website.
 
  • The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more.
  • CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.
  • Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).
  • Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.
  • Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B, their valid MEC, and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form, as well as a copy of their Master Application.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • On-site work environment

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in the routine repair of mechanical equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class:

TRUCKS:

  • Class 6 to Class 8 plow trucks with integrated snow and ice specialty bodies; Tandem and Tri Axles without wing plow(s)
  • All of the above when using the following attachments:
    • Snowplows; Integrated snow and ice specialty bodies
    • Truck Crash Attenuators;
    • Trailers and towed equipment (except tilt bed trailers);
  • Pickup, (to include two (2) & four (4) wheel drive vehicles) when using:
    • Trailers or towed equipment;
    • Snowplows or hopper type spreaders;
    • Bridge utility truck;
    • Compressor trucks;
    • Aerial bucket trucks;
    • Wreckers with winch;
EQUIPMENT:
 
  • Bituminous curbing machines;
  • Pothole Patcher;
  • Tractor Mowers with single flail;
  • Wood chippers;
  • Chain saws;
  • Compressors, and/or compressor tools;
  • Concrete mixers;
  • Concrete vibrators;
  • Hydraulic or engine driven tools;
  • Class twenty four (24) Agricultural style tractor including attachments;
  • Wing plow or other side mounted attachments;
  • Fork lift.
  • Assorted handheld power tools and equipment
DUTIES:

  • Survey monument setting;
  • Burning and cutting with acetylene torch;
  • Flagger (traffic control);
  • May assist a Material Storage Supervisor with stores section material handling;
  • Performing moderately skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:
    • Construction;
    • Maintenance;
    • Mechanical repair;
    • Electrical;
    • Carpentry;
    • Masonry;
    • Welding;
    • Plumbing;
    • Painting;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the construction, maintenance, and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports; 
    • the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment; 
    • operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum; 
    • understand and follow written and oral instructions; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with snow removal
  • Experience with landscaping
  • Experience with construction
  • Experience driving CDL vehicles

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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