Transportation Maintainer 2 - Electrical ((40 Hour))

State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits overview

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Work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation in Milford is seeking an Electrical Transportation Maintainer 2 to perform electrical repairs, installation and maintenance of traffic lights and highway illumination in District 2.

Applicants must have formal electrical education and a valid CDL with tank endorsement, plus at least two years in electrical work; willingness to work at heights in bucket trucks and respond to emergencies, including snow events; residency within 30 miles of

Qualifications

• One year of experience in construction, maintenance or electrical trades.
• Graduation from a vocational/technical school may substitute for general experience.
• Preferred: completion of an accredited electrical training program with certification; at least 2 years in electrical field; bucket truck experience; high voltage repairs; blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs, installation and maintenance of traffic lights and highway illumination.
• Respond to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
• Willingness to work at heights in a bucket truck and on highways/secondary roads.

Skills

Electrical education

CDL with tank

Blueprint reading

Emergency duties

Work at heights

Residency within 30 miles

Education

Vocational/technical diploma

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Introduction

Are you an electrical professional with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) looking to advance your career? Do you enjoy performing highly skilled tasks, with experience working at heights in a bucket truck and working with high voltage repairs within your trade? If so, come make an impact by serving your State! Read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking qualified applicants to apply to our Transportation Maintainer 2 - Electrical positions, with the target class of Qualified Craft Worker in the Milford Electrical Facility.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Office/On-Site
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Monday through Friday.
• Location: Milford
• 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 Department's Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.

THE ROLE

The purpose of this position to perform electrical repairs, installation and maintenance the Department's traffic lights and highway illumination within the District 2.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Possess formal electrical education, with proof of certification, and at least 2 years of working experience in the electrical field; please refer to the 'Preferred Qualifications' listed below.
• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's 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 Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the 'tank endorsement,' and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement form (CTDOT-CDL-1).
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employees approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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.

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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

Completion of an accredited electrical training program and provide proof of the certification.

At least 2 years of working experience in the electrical field.

Experience working with heights in a bucket truck.

Experience working with high voltage repairs.

Experience wiring basic electrical circuit.

Meet the 30-mile residency requirement of the posted position.

Experience with basic 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, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

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.