Transportation Maintainer 3 (Sweeper Operator) (40 Hour)
Danbury, CT - USA
Job Summary
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Womens Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
- Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain a current CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement as well as a valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC).
- 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 including holidays and weekends.
- Incumbents in this class will be required to have 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
- Prior to being eligible for interview and the skill evaluation practicum applicants must have completed a respirator physical and must have a current respirator fit test.
- Eligible candidates must complete an interview before participating in the skill evaluation practicum. The Agency will conduct a practicum in accordance with Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines to assess whether applicants possess the necessary skills for the position. The practicum is part of the interview process.
- Candidates invited to interview must bring a completed Employment of Relatives Form an Acknowledgement of Ethics Receipt a valid CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC).
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Location: Danbury Maintenance Garage (Danbury CT)
- On-site work environment
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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In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed abovefor at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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TRUCKS:
- Elevation platform;
- Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel barrel type).
- Concrete saws;
- Core drills;
- 12-22 foot flail mower (tractor);
- Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter;
- Front end loaders;
- Hand operated pavement marking machine;
- Mechanical catch basin cleaning;
- Power Driven Rollers;
- Power pickup sweepers;
- Shotcrete gunite machines;
- Tilt Bed Trailers;
- Post Pounder (driver only);
- Vactor (driver only);
- Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to:
- Standard bucket;
- Grapple bucket;
- Mower;
- Snow blower;
- Sweeper;
- Dozer blade.
- Drainage pipe setting;
- Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations;
- Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:
- Construction;
- Maintenance;
- Mechanical repair;
- Electrical;
- Carpentry;
- Masonry;
- Welding;
- Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair;
- Plumbing;
- Painting;
- Test boring;
- Skilled tree climber;
- Inspector of VIP projects;
- District Office Radio Operator (backup);
- Service patrol;
- Sign erector (general);
- Pothole patcher operator;
- May supervise a materials management stockroom;
- In addition to other duties may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports;
- Wildlife hazard control;
- Radio monitoring and communication;
- Escort vendors contractors secure areas (state owned airports only);
- In addition to other duties incumbents in this class may be required to receive training in stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of construction maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides roadways bridges or airports;
- Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;
- Ability to
- operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;
- keep shop records and prepare reports;
- use set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;
- understand and follow written and oral instructions;
- utilize computer software.
- Experience operating Sweeper equipment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Required Experience:
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