Transportation Maintainer 2 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Connecticut Airport Authority; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is seeking a Durational Transportation Maintainer 2 at the Groton/New London General Aviation Airport in Groton, CT. This first-shift, 40-hour-per-week temporary role lasts six months with no employee benefits and requires overtime during nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities include emergency duties (snow/ice removal), CDL class A or B, security screens, background checks, and Bradley movement area certification to operate vehicles on airfield

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.
• 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.
• Working experience in an airport environment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (snow plows, zero turn mowers, 9‑tons, pay loader).
• Good mechanical skills.
• Snow removal operation experience.
• Experience with snow blowers, brooms and large snow plows.
• Experience with radio monitoring and communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Vocational/Technical diploma

Transportation Maintenance Apprenticeship

Job description

Introduction

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), is a State of Connecticut quasi-public agency that was established to develop, improve and operate Bradley International Airport and the state's five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham). The CAA’s Board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation-related and other industries, as well as government. The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut's airports more attractive to new airlines, bring in new routes, and support Connecticut's overall economic development and growth strategy.

Position

Durational Transportation Maintainer 2 position located at the Groton/New London General Aviation Airport in Groton, CT. First‑shift, 40 hour per week, Monday – Friday for a duration of 6 months, with no employee benefits. Hours will be determined upon hire and include a half‑hour unpaid meal period. The airport is staffed 7 days per week. Overtime work is required on nights, holidays and weekends.

Position Requirements

The individual in this role must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal. There is mandatory winter overtime from November 1st through April 30th, and snow removal can last for several days and nights. This position requires using permitted techniques for wildlife management and will require a safety course relative to that requirement. Airport safety and security are a priority. In‑state travel is required.

This position requires a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate at the time of application, and must be kept current as a condition of employment with the CAA. An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, physical examination including pre‑employment drug screening, fingerprinting and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment. Incumbents in this class must obtain Bradley movement area certification, allowing them to independently operate vehicles and equipment on Airfield movement areas while effectively communicating with Air Traffic Control for proper clearance. Movement area certification must be maintained during the duration of employment.

About Bradley Airport and the CAA

Bradley International Airport (BDL) is New England’s second‑largest airport. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL is ready to welcome you with new non‑stops and expanded services. The award‑winning airport is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self‑funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy.

For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com.

For more info, visit www.ctairports.org.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of moderately skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports, and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains complex mechanical equipment; works as a moderately skilled mechanic in garages in the routine 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 plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and 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

Working experience in an airport environment.

Experience operating heavy equipment (snow plows, zero turn mowers, 9‑tons, pay loader).

Good mechanical skills.

Snow removal operation experience.

Experience with snow blowers, brooms and large snow plows.

Experience with radio monitoring and communications.

Special Requirements

Incumbents