Transportation Maintainer 2 - Electrical ((40 Hour))

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you an electrical professional with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) looking to advance your career? Do you enjoy performing highly skilled tasks, with experience working at heights in a bucket truck and working with high voltage repairs within your trade?�\r\nIf so, come make an impact by serving your State! Read below & apply today!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking qualified applicants to apply to our Transportation Maintainer 2 - Electrical�positions, with the target class of Qualified Craft Worker in the Milford Electrical Facility.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n Office/On-Site\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week.\r\n First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM\r\n Monday through Friday.\r\n Location: Milford\r\n PLEASE NOTE: Prior to hire,�selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department's Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe purpose of this position to perform electrical repairs, installation and maintenance the Department's traffic lights and highway illumination within the District 2.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\r\nIn order to be selected for interview, candidates must:\r\n\r\n Possess formal electrical education, with proof of certification, and at least 2 years of working experience in the electrical field; please refer to the 'Preferred Qualifications' listed below.\r\n Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the 'Licenses and Professional Certifications' section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the 'tank endorsement,' and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview.\r\n Incumbents in this class must be willing 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, to include holidays and weekends.�\r\n Candidates must be willing to accept emergency duty assignments to include working at heights in a bucket truck on highways and secondary roads, performing high voltage repairs to highway lighting and traffic signals whenever your services are needed.\r\n Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.\r\n Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement form (CTDOT-CDL-1).\r\n Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US\r\n As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employees approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.�\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates— such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information”.\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue 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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable\r\nfor 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\r\nmaintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in the\r\nroutine repair of mechanical equipment.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached addendum.\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Completion of an accredited electrical training program and provide proof of the certification.\r\n At least 2 years of working experience in the electrical field.\r\n Experience working with heights in a bucket truck.\r\n Experience working with high voltage repairs.\r\n Experience wiring basic electrical circuit.\r\n Meet the 30-mile residency requirement of the posted position.\r\n Experience with basic blueprint reading and interpretation.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n