Qualified Craft Worker; Automotive And Mechanical Equipment

Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment)

Recruitment #FM-001

Location:

Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened: 1/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $66,517 - $85,519/year (Minimum salary range for new state employees)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

Do you have experience in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications for CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic, Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) positions with openings in Rocky Hill, CT.

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees
• Join an award-winning agency – CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
• This is an on-site position; it does not have a telework option

• Residency within 30 miles of the job location.
• For candidates without a CDL:
  As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A or B with “tank and airbrake endorsements” and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) within 6 months of initial employment. Selected candidates will be enrolled in, and expected to complete, an agency-paid CDL training program. Candidates must also obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• For candidates who already possess a CDL:
  Indicate the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements in the “Licenses and Professional Certifications” section of your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
• Candidates who currently possess a MEC must include the MEC expiration date in the application.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Those with a CDL will be required to produce a copy of their current valid CDL Class A or B and a valid MEC at the time of interview.
• Support for Highway Operations units may require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after storm or weather events, potentially up to several days, including holidays and weekends. Overtime may also be required for winter season preparation.
• Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Must demonstrate required knowledge and experience on application to proceed.
• Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, including a respirator fit test upon hire.

As one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. We are committed to cultivating a diverse staff that represents the communities we serve. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Bureau of Highway Operations to deliver the DOT’s mission.

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  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees accurately on your application.
• Resume Policy:
  Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process as required by Public Act 21-69.
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