Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant

Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (40 Hour) Recruitment #FM-001

Location:

Danbury, CT

Date Opened: 2/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $43,961* - $54,935/year (
* New to state service to start at minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 2/26/2026 11:59:00 PM

Do you have experience performing a full range of tasks in maintenance?
Can you operate and maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment, and assist with larger and more complex equipment?
If so, come join our great team and make an ImpaCT!

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Location:
  
  Danbury Rest Area
• A valid driver's license and pre-physical examination are required.
• The candidate pool resulting from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur next year at various Rest Area facility locations.
• Shifts will vary, and weekend coverage is mandatory. Examples of shifts include:

• Friday 4PM – 12AM
• Saturday 4PM – 12AM
• Sunday 4PM – 12AM
• Monday 4PM – 12AM
• Tuesday 4PM – 12AM
• Wednesday Off
• Thursday Off

• Friday 4PM – 12AM
• Saturday Off
• Sunday Off
• Monday 8AM – 4PM
• Tuesday 8AM – 4PM
• Wednesday 12AM – 8AM
• Thursday 12AM – 8AM

• Grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, snow and ice removal.
• Continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings.
• Related duties.

Our ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in maintenance trade practices, adeptly applying mechanical principles and utilizing maintenance trade materials to ensure efficient operations.

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.

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