Payloader Operator & Heavy Equipment Maintainer (Mon-Fri)

State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Highway Operations; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, East Great Plains Maintenance Garage in Norwich, CT, seeks an experienced Transportation Maintainer 3 (Payloader Operator) to operate a payloader and other heavy equipment within District 2, performing daily maintenance and safety checks.

This on-site, first-shift role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with mandatory winter overtime and potential emergency duties. A CDL A/B with tank endorsement and MEC are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement.
• Must have valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).
• Willing to accept emergency duties including winter overtime.
• Must reside within 30 miles of the posted job location.
• Certification in aerial bucket truck operation and fall protection required prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Payloader and other heavy equipment safely and in accordance with guidelines.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within District 2 area.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Tank endorsement

Safe operation

Emergency duties

30‑mile residency

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Fall protection

Job description

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, East Great Plains Maintenance Garage in Norwich, CT, seeks an experienced Transportation Maintainer 3 (Payloader Operator) to operate a payloader and other heavy equipment within District 2, performing daily maintenance and safety checks.

This on-site, first-shift role runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with mandatory winter overtime and potential emergency duties. A CDL A/B with tank endorsement and MEC are required.