Storekeeper (40 Hour)

Recruitment #260720-8132FM-001
Location: Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened: 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $50,249* – $63,943/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 8/3/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for a Storekeeper position within the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Office of Inventory Management.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Monday – Friday

Full-time (40 hours per week)

First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Location: Inventory Management Unit – 670 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT

On-site work environment

THE ROLE

Incumbents will be responsible for performing a full range of various inventory management duties, both manual and clerical.  Duties include receiving daily deliveries, issuing a variety of parts to repair and maintenance facilities, communicating with vendors, maintaining accurate inventory levels, purchasing, time entry, serving as a Class C operator for fuel station operations, and general housekeeping.

REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties when required, including snow and ice removal.

Mandatory winter overtime occurs from November 1 through April 30 each year.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand;

Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security;

Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment;

Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders;

Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area;

Takes required inventory of materials and supplies;

Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections;

Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool;

Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety;

Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;

Operates material handling equipment;

May perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment;

May drive motor vehicles as assigned;

May enter data into a computer;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of

the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies;

safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

keep accurate stock records and inventories;

utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Experience with heavy duty truck parts, automotive parts, tractor parts, and snowplow parts

Experience with warehouse and inventory control best practices

Experience in forklift operation

Experience in general housekeeping

Experience in fuel station operations

Experience providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population

Experience completing assignments and projects independently

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.

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 may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights;

May be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.

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.