District Trainer

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, and conduct classroom and hands‑on training sessions for highway operations personnel within the assigned Maintenance District.
• Coordinate equipment for demonstrations, evaluations, and training exercises.
• Create and maintain training materials and employee training records.
• Conduct routine facility inspections for regulatory compliance and support District Safety Meetings.
• Collaborate with the Training Officer, district leadership, Safety Division, and Staff Development to achieve OTU and CTDOT objectives.
• Coordinate with external state agencies and vendors to support training initiatives.

• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement; a copy must be presented at interview.
• Must possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
• Willingness to accept mandatory emergency overtime duties for snow and ice removal (November 1 – April 30) and to work during storm events as required.
• Must meet the 30‑mile residency requirement from the New Haven location.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance of roadways, roadsides, bridges, or airports.
• At least one (1) year of that experience must involve the operation of complex equipment or skilled tasks.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma in a maintenance trade may substitute for two (2) years of general experience.

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

• Access to the State of Connecticut Employee Benefits Overview.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Employment with an award‑winning agency recognized by CSCE and the Women’s Transportation Seminar for 2024.

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