Transportation Maintainer 4 (Flatbed Tractor Trailer Operator)

Introduction
Are you a current Connecticut Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites its eligible agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maint
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ainer 4 (Flatbed Tractor Trailer Operator) within the Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Remain with 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!
THE ROLE
This position is responsible for safely operating the lowbed and other heavy equipment in accordance with safety guidelines, performing daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment within the District 1 area.
REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain a current CDL Class A 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 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
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 Flatbed Tractor Trailer 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 with tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Southington, CT
On-site work environment
OUR MISSION
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across 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!
Selection Plan
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.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.

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