Transportation Maintainer Mason-Drainage - 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  now accepting applications from qualified DOT employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 4 (Mason/Drainage) in the Westport, Maintenance facility.

The opportunity includes standard State of Connecticut employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance.

This position is responsible for drainage and masonry work, including drainage principles, trenching, shoring, and pipe installation. Candidates must provide proof of a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank endorsement, a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC), and a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.

• Perform drainage, masonry, and related infrastructure work at the Westport Maintenance facility.
• Assist with emergency duties such as snow and ice removal, with mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Stay at work for the duration of storm events, which may last several days and include holidays and weekends.
• Maintain a 20‑mile residency requirement from the posted job location.
• Complete a practicum evaluation as part of the interview process, conducted pursuant to DOT administrative guidelines.

• Monday‑Friday, full‑time (40 hours/week)
• 1st Shift (7:30am‑4:00pm)

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus and is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and encourages individuals with broad‑ranging backgrounds and life experiences to apply.

To be considered, you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full‑time service, meet the Minimum Qualifications, and specify your qualifications on your application. Follow the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting for application instructions and review the recommended applicant tips and toolkit for resources throughout the recruitment process.

Three (3) years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance, and repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges or airports, involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks. For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

• Working knowledge of masonry and drainage work.
• Experience with respirator fit testing and training.
• Experience identifying utilities by color markings (CBYD).
• Experience with drainage principles including trenching, shoring and pipe installation.
• Experience with trench box use.
• Experience repairing and installing concrete structures.
• Ability to identify job starting points, orientation, grades, depths of excavation and required materials from a print and their proper placement.

• Possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications as required.
• Willingness to accept emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed.

At state airports, background investigation may be conducted before certification for appointment.

Require adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and…