Transportation Maintenance Planner

Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 (40 Hour)

Location:

New Haven, CT

Salary: $74,010 - $94,869 per year

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Open to Agency Employees. Close Date: 1/20/2026.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 in the Bureau of Highway Operations, District 3, New Haven.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Office/On‑site work
• Location:
  
  District 3, New Haven
• First shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation

• Manage assets
• Schedule and review bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects
• Review contracts, proposals, and specifications for materials, equipment, and contractual services
• Prepare progress/status reports and purchase order contracts
• Conduct field reviews of all CTDOT approved guiderail systems
• Control/purchase equipment and inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 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. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

To be considered for this position you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full‑time service and meet the Minimum Qualifications below.

Five (5) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance or related activities.

• College training in civil engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (½) year of experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance), or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electric Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Marking) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Transportation Maintainer 4 responsible for highway maintenance projects or related activities may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience in all aspects of office management and record‑keeping
• Experience with managing, arranging, and scheduling meetings/appointments using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Experience processing confidential and time‑sensitive records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, One Drive, Outlook)
• Experience managing and reconciling budgets, budget items, and receipts
• Experience determining competitive vendors for milling and paving of vendor‑in‑place projects
• Experience as a CTDOT representative conducting field inspections for various maintenance projects

• Incumbents may be required to travel.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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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