Transportation Maintainer 2 Electrical #260908-2346FM-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking qualified applicants for the Transportation Maintainer 2 (DOT Highway Electrical Technician) position in the Hartford Electrical Facility. This role offers an advancement opportunity to the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) in District 1 Hartford Electrical. As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus and is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation, strengthening economic and community development while fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs, installation, and maintenance of the Department's traffic lights and highway illumination within District 1.
• Upon successful completion of a 2‑year training period, incumbents may be evaluated and may be promoted to the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical).
• Operate and maintain complex mechanical equipment as required for the position.

Requirements

• Hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement (Class A or B) and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC); must be noted in the application and produced at interview.
• Willingness to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30; may be required to stay at work for the duration of storm events, up to several days, including holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to accept assignment to work at heights in a bucket truck on highways and secondary roads, performing high voltage repairs to highway lighting and traffic signals whenever services are needed.
• Bring a copy of the completed Employment of Relatives Form and Acknowledgement of Ethics Receipt at the time of interview.
• Specify Electrical education in the application.
• Maintain a 30‑mile residency from