Transportation Maintainer Fence Mower Operator - FM

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications from qualified DOT employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3 (Over‑the‑Fence Mower Operator) for the East Windsor Repair facility.

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• Monday - Friday
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• First shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm)
• Location:
  
  On‑site at the East Windsor Repair facility.

In order to be selected for interview, candidates must:

• Hold a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank endorsement.
• Produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of interview.
• Be willing to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are needed and mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Be willing to accept emergency duty assignments at heights on a bucket truck, and perform high voltage repairs to highway lighting and traffic signals.
• Have a 20‑mile residency from the posted job location.
• Bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Participate in a practicum to evaluate skills and qualifications.

The purpose of this position is to responsibly operate and maintain the above‑identified equipment.

The DOT’s mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.

This class is accountable for performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in construction, maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains complex mechanical equipment.

Examples include:

• Operating trucks such as elevation platforms, line marking machines, concrete saws, core drills, 12‑22 foot flail mowers, front‑end loaders, hand‑operated pavement marking machines, mechanical catch basin cleaning.
• Using equipment such as power‑driven rollers, power pickup sweepers, shotcrete, gunite machines, tilt‑bed trailers, vactors, skid‑steer with attachments.
• Performing tasks like drainage pipe setting, driving wing trucks with plows, construction, maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical, carpentry, masonry, welding, automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair, plumbing, painting, test boring, tree climbing, inspection of VIP projects, radio monitoring, and more.

Requires considerable knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques, understanding of materials, oral and written communication skills, ability to use and repair complex equipment, keep shop records, use shop tools, understand instructions, and utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports, involving operation and care of mechanical equipment.

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a maintenance trade may substitute for the general experience.

Experience operating an over‑the‑fence mower.

May be required to possess and retain appropriate licenses, permits and/or certifications; willingness to accept emergency duties.

Background investigation may be conducted for airport positions.

Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, vision and hearing; physical examination required.

Exposure to extreme weather, heavy lifting, dangerous road and traffic conditions, heights, poison ivy, insect bites, loud machinery, possible asbestos program, protective equipment.

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

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.