CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) #260720-6727FM-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is seeking a CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) within the Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance. This is an on-site position; it does not have a telework option.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes.
• Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment.
• Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems.
• Constructs and repairs any needed parts.
• Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding.
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks.
• Keeps necessary records.
• In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area.
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.
• May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components.
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Residency within 30 miles of the job location.
• For candidates without a CDL: Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B, with a tank (N or X) endorsement and no air brakes restriction, and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) within 6 months of initial employment. Enroll in, and expected to complete, an agency-paid CDL training program.
• For candidates who already possess a CDL: Ensure the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements are indicated in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. Include the MEC expiration date if applicable.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
• Experience performing technical duties within the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.
• Utilize computer software.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Join an award-winning agency!

Pay

Salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Schedule

Monday - Friday Full-time (40 hours per week) First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)