Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance) Office/On-Site Recruitment # 241107-2533FM-001 Location Waterbury, CT Date Opened 11/9/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $69,829 - $89,418/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 11/18/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits ( + + + Introduction Are you a current 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 (DOT) ( , invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance) ( located in the Waterbury Repair facility. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. CONTINUE TO ENJOY Our new State Employee Benefits Overview ( page! The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 ( - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. 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: Waterbury. Office/On-Site. NP-2 Service and Maintenance bargaining unit. THE ROLE This position is responsible for overseeing and assigning daily duties to a crew of various mechanics; scheduling and assigning daily assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with staff, both verbally and in writing; review and evaluate the work of staff and make effective recommendations; time management, workload scheduling and setting priorities. JOB REQUIREMENTS Applicants must indicate that they hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the "tank endorsement," in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified. Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept emergency overtime duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; 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, to include holidays and weekends. Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview. Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process. Candidates invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with Tank Endorsement, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) an copies of their last two performance appraisals. As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment. ABOUT US The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here ( . Selection Plan TO APPLY 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. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 ( , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected] . FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING Please read ( or watch ( our Applicant Tips on How to Apply . IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. CONNECT WITH US Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at [email protected] . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans crew workflow and determines priorities; Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work; Establishes and maintains crew procedures; Provides staff training and assistance; Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs; Participates in performing the duties of the crew; May make recommendations on policies or standards; May prepare reports and correspondence; May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs; May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports; Performs related duties as required. ( KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of the materials, equipment and approved methods in the maintenance and repair of automotive and mechanical equipment; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; in the operation, repair and maintenance of automotive and highway equipment; Ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems; use complicated testing equipment and welding devices; utilize computer software; Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of skilled experience in automotive maintenance and repair. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto and heavy equipment. Knowledge and experience in inspecting, diagnosing and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanic problems of diesel, auto and heavy equipment. Knowledge of Department policies and procedures. Experience in an acting capacity as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance). Experience with working effectively a high production environment. Some experience with Microsoft Computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. 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 as to be able to perform the duties. A physical examination may 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
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