District Trainer (Transportation Maintainer 4 | 40 Hour

Introduction

Are you a current Connecticut Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency? If so, read below and apply today!

The District Trainer position supports the training needs within District 3 by preparing, scheduling, and conducting training classes, hands‑on instruction, and refresher training across maintenance facilities, in the field, and at District Headquarters. The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Preparing, scheduling, and delivering classroom and hands‑on training.
• Coordinating equipment for class demonstrations and evaluations, and creating training materials.
• Maintaining training records for employees.
• Performing routine inspections of facilities for regulatory compliance and assisting in District Safety Meetings.
• Collaborating with a Training Officer, district leadership, the Safety Division, and Staff Development to meet OTU and CTDOT objectives.
• Coordinating with external state agencies and vendors to support training initiatives.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement (Class A or B) and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC); proof required during interview.
• Willingness to accept mandatory emergency overtime (snow and ice removal) from November 1 through April 30 and to stay for storm events as needed.
• Meet the 30‑mile residency requirement from the posted job location.
• Full‑time availability, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 AM‑4:00 PM.
• Current CTDOT employee with at least six months of full‑time service.

• Full‑time (40 hours per week) on‑site in New Haven, CT.
• First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM).
• Opportunity to advance within the agency.

• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair techniques for roadways, bridges, and airports.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and repairing complex mechanical equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and review training materials, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office and One Drive.

• Three (3) years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance/repair of roadways, roadsides, bridges, or airports, including operation and care of mechanical equipment or a recognized maintenance trade.

• One (1) year within the general experience must involve operation of complex equipment or performance of skilled tasks.
• For state employees, this experience equates to a Transportation Maintainer 3.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a maintenance trade can substitute for two (2) years of general experience.

• Experience with public speaking and in‑person training delivery.
• Experience preparing training classes and lesson plans.
• Experience creating and reviewing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and One Drive.
• Experience prioritizing work to meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Experience in highway maintenance and repair of roadways.

Incumbents may need to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications, and must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal whenever required.

• Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, vision, and hearing and maintain such fitness.
• Exposure to extreme weather, heavy lifting, dangerous road and traffic conditions, heights, poison ivy, insects, and loud machinery.
• Possible asbestos removal program and use of protective equipment such as respirators and goggles.

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