Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electric Maintenance)

Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), invites its qualified applicants to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electric Maintenance), for the Hartford Electrical Maintenance Unit. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. WE CAN OFFER YOU Our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. An award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Full-time/40 hours per week Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Office/On-Site THE ROLE This position is responsible for overseeing and assigning daily duties to a crew of various Transportation Maintainers and Qualified Crafter Workers (Electrical) in the repair and maintenance and repair operations of traffic lighting and highway illumination on statewide roadways and highways. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Must be a current State of Connecticut employee with 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. Must hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement; must produce a copy of a valid CDL (Class A or B) with tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview. Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever needed, and to work mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Must have a residency within 30 miles of the posted job location. Must bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview. Must show how they meet required knowledge and experience on their application. Must supply copies of the last two performance appraisals. ABOUT US It is the DOT's mission 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 within the Division of Bridges to deliver the DOT’s mission. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at View email address on click.appcast.io. WORK AUTHORIZATION This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization. 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 electrical and electronic equipment; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; perform electrical and electronic tests in locating defects; install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment; utilize computer software; Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of skilled experience in field maintenance and repair of traffic signals, illumination and related electrical and electronic equipment. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with shorts, pole setting, and working circuit; Experience with traffic signal video and radar detection, levels of signals, and priority; Experience with Call Before You Dig (CBYD) system and priority; Experience communicating verbally and in writing, with teammates and stakeholders of all levels; Experience with planning and assigning daily work, and scheduled overtime, to a crew of employees; Experience in a lead or supervisor capacity and understanding of department policies and procedures; Experience with managing stock supplies. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr