CDL Driver​/Highway Maintainer

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Statewide CDL Drivers for all of our Highway Maintenance locations. If you hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and seek a career in transportation and highway maintenance, join a team dedicated to keeping our roads safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut.

District 1:
Bolton, Canterbury, Branford, Avon, East Hartford, Colchester, Darien, Beacon Falls, East Hartford Signs and Markings, East Hampton,ien Bridge, Cornwall, East Windsor, Franklin Bridge, Guilford, Danburyington, Groton, Milford, East Granby, Glastonbury, Mansfield, Milford Bridge, Litchfield, Hartford Bridge, Norwich (E. Great Plains), New Canaan, New Milford, Meriden, Norwich (Occum), New Haven, North Canaan, Middletown, Old Saybrook, North Haven, Southbury, Rocky Hill Sign Shop, Old Saybrook Bridge, North Haven Signs and Markings, Thomaston, Southington, Plainfield Signs and Markings, Orange, Torrington Bridge, Vernon, Pomfret, Stratford, Torrington S & M, West Willington, Putnam, Trumbull, Waterbury, Wethersfield, Tylerville, Wallingford, Winsted, Windsor, Waterford, Westport, Union

• Valid CDL Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement. Tanker endorsement is required at the time of hire.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC). Applications will not be reviewed if license number, class, expiration date, or issuing state is not listed in the application.
• Bridge positions must meet OSHA : medically cleared for a respirator, no facial hair, equipment weight requirement, night work required.

The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadways, bridges, and more. They will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment, accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal, and perform various storm events requiring on-site work for the duration of the storm.

Incumbents must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required. Military members and recently honorably discharged veterans may qualify based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
• Eligibility for the State Employee Benefits Overview.
• CTDOT was recently named Employer of the Year for 2024.

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

As one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. The DOT’s mission is to improve quality of life through transportation, maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses while preserving environmental and cultural resources. DOT is committed to cultivating a diverse staff representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

• One (1) year of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, working with mechanical equipment.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a maintenance trade diploma may substitute for experience.
• Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program may substitute for experience.

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

Incumbents are exposed to extremes of weather, frequent lifting of heavy weights, highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, exposure to heights on bridges, poison ivy, insect bites, allergy irritants during summer months, and loud and potentially dangerous machinery. An asbestos removal program may be required. Protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles may be required.

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