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CDL Driver/Highway Maintainer; Transportation Maintainer FM
Job in
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, 06349, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
State of Connecticut
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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Transportation
CDL, Driver, Truck Driver, Transportation Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Introduction
If you currently hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and are seeking a career in transportation and highway maintenance, come join a great team of employees dedicated to keeping our roads and highways safe and improving travel throughout Connecticut.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications for CDL Driver/Highway Maintenance Worker (Transportation Maintainer
2) positions, in Groton, Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Waterford, CT.
* To qualify for a desired location, you must live within 30 miles of the garage location.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker and Airbrakes endorsement. The Tanker endorsement is needed at the time of hire. You must also have a valid Medical Examiners Card (MEC). Your application will not be reviewed if you do not list your license number, class, expiration date, and issuing state in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application.
Note:
Candidates selected for Bridge positions must meet the following requirements, as required under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard :
* Must be medically cleared for a respirator.
* Cannot have facial hair.
* Must meet equipment weight requirement.
* Night work required.
Military members and recently honorably discharged veterans who possess at least two years' experience in operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of their military job requirements may qualify for these opportunities based on meeting the CDL Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants (Military Skills Test Waiver Form) as outlined on the CT DMV website.
* The CDL Drivers will perform a full range of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of State roadways, bridges, and more.
* CDL Drivers will maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment or assist on larger equipment.
* Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever your services are needed; this includes mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30 (no out of state vacations will be approved during this period).
* Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm. At times, this could be up to a period of several days, including holidays and weekends.
* Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their CDL Class A or B, a valid MEC, and a thoroughly completed Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form, as well as a copy of their Master Application.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
* Professional growth and development opportunities.
* A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
* Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
Roadside maintenance worker wearing a high‑visibility safety vest and hard hat stands in front of a large white utility truck parked on the shoulder of a two‑lane road. The truck has tools mounted on its front, and trees and vehicles are visible in the background.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
* Monday - Friday
* Full-time (40 hours per week)
* First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
* On-site work environment
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve.
Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values…
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