CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer Transportation Maintainer 2 #260807-2346FM-001

If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, join a team dedicated to keeping Connecticut’s roads and highways safe and improving travel statewide.

About the role

As a CDL Driver/Highway Maintenance Worker (Transportation Maintainer 2) in District 2, you will perform a full range of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure. Duties include operating and maintaining small and less complex mechanical equipment, assisting with larger equipment, and responding to emergency duties such as snow and ice removal.

Mandatory winter overtime is required from November 1 through April 30, and no out-of-state vacations will be approved during this period. Various storm events may require employees to stay at work for extended periods, including holidays and weekends, potentially for several days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex mechanical equipment used in highway construction and maintenance.
• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks on State roadways, bridges, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with larger equipment and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Respond to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, as required.
• Work in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and storm events.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the use of protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
• Comply with OSHA standards, including medical clearance for respirator use and meeting equipment weight requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsements (Tanker endorsement required at time of hire).
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
• Must list CDL license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application.
• For Bridge positions: Must be medically cleared for respirator use, cannot have facial hair, and must meet equipment weight requirements.
• Willingness to accept emergency assignments, including night work and extended shifts during storms or other emergencies.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides/roadways/bridges/airports, or a recognized maintenance trade.
• Physical ability to lift heavy weights, work in extreme weather conditions, and maintain stamina, agility, and visual/auditory acuity.
• Must pass a physical examination and may be required to complete an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a maintenance trade may substitute for the general experience requirement.
• Successful completion of the Transportation Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship Program may substitute for the general experience requirement.
• Military members or recently honorably discharged veterans with at least two years of experience operating commercial motor vehicles may qualify for a CDL Skills Test Waiver (Military Skills Test Waiver Form).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with snow removal.
• Experience with landscaping.
• Experience with construction.
• Experience driving CDL vehicles.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance initiatives.
• Recognition as part of an award-winning agency (CTDOT was named Employer of the Year by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers and the Women’s Transportation Seminar CT Employer of the Year for 2024).

Pay

Salary is calculated based on state employment guidelines. For current state employees, salary calculations may vary across branches of government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial).

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week).
• First shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
• On-site work environment.

About Us

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is one of the state’s largest agencies, employing approximately 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. Our mission is to improve quality of life through transportation by maintaining and enhancing Connecticut’s critical infrastructure. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.