Qualified Craft Worker; Automotive And Mechanical Equipment - FM

Introduction

Do you have experience in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is now accepting applications for CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic, Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) positions with openings in Rocky Hill, CT.

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!

• Full time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday
• First shift (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
• This is an on‑site position; it does not have a telework option

Residency within 30 miles of the job location.

For candidates without a CDL:
As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A or B, with 'tank and airbrake endorsements', and a valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) within 6‑months of initial employment. Selected candidates will be enrolled in, and expected to complete, an agency‑paid selected CDL training program to assist in preparation for CDL licensure. This requires a selected candidate to obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

If candidates selected do not already have a CDL, they will need to have their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting.

For candidates who already possess a CDL:
Be sure to indicate the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements in the 'Licenses and Professional Certifications' section of your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT‑CDL‑1) form. Candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date in the 'Licenses and Professional Certifications' section of your application form.

Interviews will be limited to candidates who meet the experience and training requirements most closely. Those applicants who hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) who are invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B, and valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of interview.

As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment.

Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, whenever your services are needed, including mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a pre‑employment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department’s Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire.

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…