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CDL DriverHighway Maintainer


Job Location:

Canterbury, NH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60648 - 78751
Posted: 13 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hiring Statewide CDL Drivers within our District 2 locations!

If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance come join a great team of employees dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut.



POSITION REQUIREMENTS
*You must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement. The Tanker endorsement is needed at the time of hire. You must also have a valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC). Your application will not be reviewed if you do not list your license number class expiration date and issuing state in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

Note: Candidates selected for Bridge positions must meet the following requirements as required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.134:
  • Must be medically cleared for a respirator.
  • Cannot have facial hair.
  • Must meet equipment weight requirement.
  • Night work required.
Military members and recently honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the CT DMV website.

  • The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in the construction maintenance and repair of State roadways bridges and more.
  • CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.
  • Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).
  • Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times this could be up to a period of several days including holidays and weekends.
  • Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B a valid MEC and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form as well as a copy of their Master Application.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOTs mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Learn more about our mission vision and values by clicking here!

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Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountablefor performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction maintenance and repair of state roadsides roadways bridges airports and other departmental facilities; operates andmaintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in theroutine repair of mechanical equipment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
See attached addendum.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • the construction maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides roadways bridges or airports;
    • the processes and materials used in the construction and maintenance trades;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • use and make routine repairs to complex mechanical equipment;
    • operate equipment as listed on the attached addendum;
    • understand and follow written and oral instructions;
    • utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in the construction landscaping commercial driving snow plowingmaintenance and repair of roadsides roadways bridges or airports in work involving the operationand care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • 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 the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with snow removal
  • Experience with landscaping
  • Experience with construction
  • Experience driving CDL vehicles
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal whenever their services are required.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application athorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified forappointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination will be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions to frequent lifting of heavy weights to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions including exposure to heights when working on bridges to poison ivy insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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