Transportation Maintainer 3 (Payloader Operator)

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

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3 (Payloader Operator) located at the East Great Plains Maintenance Garage in Norwich, CT.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: District 2, East Great Plains Maintenance Garage, Norwich
• This is an on-site position

The Role

This position is responsible for safely operating the Payloader and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, performing daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within the District 2 area.

Requirements

• 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 Examiner's 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 a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
• Prior to being eligible for interview and the skill evaluation practicum, applicants must be certified through the Department in aerial bucket truck operation and fall protection, which includes the use of a safety harness and trauma strap.
• 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.

View the Payloader Maintainer Practicum Study Guide.

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 Examiner's Card (MEC). 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 employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

Eligibility Requirement for Current Employees

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for 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.

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.