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Transportation Maintainer 2


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60648 - 78751
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full Time 40 Hours per week
  • First Shift 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location (Hartford)
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. Upon successful completion of a 2 year training period the incumbent in this role will be evaluated and may be promoted to the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical).

POSITION 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. These must be noted in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of the application in order to be considered.
  • 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 must be willing to accept emergency duty assignments to include working at heights in a bucket truck on highways and secondary roads performing high voltage repairs to highway lighting and traffic signals whenever your services are needed.
  • 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.
  • Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process. Please specify your Electrical education in your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior to hire selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Departments Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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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 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
  • 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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