Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendant

Austin Community College; Connecticut; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development opportunities

Award-winning agency recognition

Job summary

A state agency in Connecticut seeks a Rest Area Attendant to handle maintenance tasks including grass cutting, cleaning, and snow removal. This full-time role emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and community representation. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and availability for varying shifts, including weekends. Join a diverse team committed to improving transportation quality for Connecticut residents.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive background in maintenance trade practices.
• Experience in mechanical principles and maintenance trade materials.
• Experience with maintenance materials and operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting, trimming, and shrub bed maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of rest area grounds and buildings.
• Conduct snow and ice removal.

Skills

Mechanics

Maintenance practices

Job description

Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendant

Do you have experience performing a full range of tasks in maintenance? Can you operate and maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment, and assist with larger and more complex equipment? If so, come join our great team and make an ImpaCT!

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Join 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 Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Location: I-84 E/B Willington Rest Area
• A valid driver's license and pre-physical examination are required.
• The candidate pool resulting from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur next year at various Rest Area facility locations.
• Shifts will vary, and weekend coverage is mandatory.

THE ROLE

The Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendants can expect to perform the following:

• Grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, snow and ice removal;
• Continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings;
• Related duties.

Our ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in maintenance trade practices, adeptly applying mechanical principles and utilizing maintenance trade materials to ensure efficient operations.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's 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 clickinghere !