Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader; Signs and Marking - FM

Overview

Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Signs and Marking) – Plainfield, CT. The DOT invites qualified agency employees to lead sign and pavement marking crews, ensuring safe and efficient highway operations. First shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with mandatory winter overtime and emergency duties.

• Plan workflow, set priorities, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train staff and maintain crew procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations and prepare reports.
• Act as liaison with other units, agencies and outside officials.
• Lead crews on snowplowing, storm cleanup, sign installation and pavement marking.
• Approve traffic control patterns and review garage reports.
• Respond to public complaints and inspect contract/vendor projects.
• Assist the General Supervisor with project coordination and inventory upgrades.

• Residency within 30 miles of the job location.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with Tanker Endorsement.
• Medical Examiner’s Card.
• One (1) year of skilled experience in installation, maintenance and replacement of pavement markings and signs (equivalent to Transportation Maintainer 3).
• Experience with vehicle pumping, sign installation and pavement marking materials.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer software for reporting and scheduling.
• Supervisory ability.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Competitive state employee benefits program.
• Employer of the Year award recognition.

Apply online through the State of Connecticut Employment Center. You must be a current state employee with at least six months of full‑time service and meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Click the "Apply" button to submit your application.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.