Transportation Maintainer 3 (Service Patrol Operator)((40 Hour))

Description

• In addition to other duties incumbents in this class may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports;
• Responding to highway incidents and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• 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.
• Mechanical catch basin cleaning;
• Providing roadside assistance including tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery, and vehicle relocation.
• May supervise a materials management stockroom;
• Assisting with minor mechanical repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate incident and service records.
• Removing roadway hazards and debris to maintain safe travel conditions.
• Radio monitoring and communication;
• Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair;
• Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only);
• Supporting snow removal operations during winter storms and severe weather events.
• Patrolling high-traffic highways to assist stranded motorists and ensure roadway safety.
• Inspector of VIP projects;
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• operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum;
• keep shop records and prepare reports;
• In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports;
• Drainage pipe setting;
• use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment;
• Collaborating with law enforcement and emergency personnel during highway emergencies.

Requirements

• Concrete saws;
• Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations;
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment;
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Standard bucket;
• 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.
• Experience with traffic patterns and working in high traffic volume.
• Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades:
• Vactor (driver only);
• Oral and written communication skills;
• 12-22 foot flail mower (tractor);
• Shotcrete, gunite machines;
• Experience determining and identifying the appropriate type of fuel required for specific vehicles.
• Sign erector (general);
• understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Experience trouble-shooting disabled/stranded vehicles.
• Experience performing basic roadside assistance such as, changing flat tires, jump starting vehicles, pushing vehicles to shoulder of the road, providing protection from traffic.
• 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.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications: 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.
• Pothole patcher operator;
• Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades;
• Grapple bucket;
• Skilled tree climber;
• Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports;
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
• This position entails regular exposure to hazardous conditions due to fast-moving and high-volume traffic flow.
• Involves constant public contact and occasional exposure to stressful or disturbing circumstances.
• Requires limited vocational training in performing minor repairs and troubleshooting in the automotive field, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills, and recordkeeping ability.
• 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.
• Experience with effective communication skills.
• Power pickup sweepers;
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.
• Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter;
• This position has mandatory winter overtime assignments and responds to emergencies.
• Dozer blade.
• Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to:
• Snow blower;
• Ability to
• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.
• A physical examination will be required.
• utilize computer software.
• Experience with automotive and technical skills.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process. The operator position requires a valid CDL and medical card to perform agency critical functions year-round.
• Power Driven Rollers;
• Post Pounder (driver only);
• Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel, barrel type).
• Hand operated pavement marking machine;

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Tilt Bed Trailers;
• Two shifts from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Schedule will rotate between the two shifts every two weeks.
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance