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Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 69885 - 89849
Posted: 28 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications from current State employees for a Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) roleposition in the district 1 Hartford Electrical facility.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hour) First Shift (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) Monday - Friday
  • Location: Hartford CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
THE ROLE
The purpose of this position is to perform electrical repairs. installation. And maintenance of the Departments traffic lights and highway illumination within District 1.


    REQUIREMENTS
    • Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of the application or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B reflecting the tank endorsement and valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC) at time of interview or they will be immediately disqualified.
    • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm which at times could be up to a period of several days to include holidays and weekends.
    • Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
    • Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their completed Employment of Relatives Form and Acknowledgement of Ethics Receipt at the time of interview.
    • The Agency will conduct a practicum to evaluate and determine whether applicant(s) have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position. Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process.
    • Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.
    • Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
    ABOUT US
    As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 individuals statewide in five distinct 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.

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    Selection Plan

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    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
    In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and codes;
    • Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting;
    • Makes repairs to electrical motors controllers switchboard panels traffic lights lights power circuits ventilating fans electronic counting and traffic control devices intercommunication systems and electrical generators;
    • Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures;
    • Maintains and repairs unit heaters fans building maintenance machines and equipment gas pumps refrigeration units diesel electric generators movable bridges fire alarm systems etc.;
    • Repairs relays and switches;
    • Rewires motors;
    • Bends pipes;
    • Installs repairs and maintains oil burners;
    • Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records;
    • Performs pole work;
    • Makes estimates of time personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
    • Keeps necessary records;
    • May diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations;
    • May assist in high voltage work;
    • May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
    • May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
    • May operate heavy equipment;
    • May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools materials methods and standard electrical trade practices;
    • Skills
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • prepare estimates and keep shop records;
      • utilize computer software.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the electrical trade.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled electrical trades.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
    • Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
    • At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
    • At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
    • Experience performing technical duties within the electrical trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience working in the electrical field.
    • Experience working with heights in a bucket truck.
    • Experience working with high voltage repairs.
    • Experience wiring electrical circuits.
    • Experience with blueprint reading and interpretation.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    • University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut electrical license.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
    CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
    At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
    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 as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
    • A physical examination may be required.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
    • The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs such as asbestos PCB PFAS 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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