Transportation Technician Trainee(Bridge Safety and Evaluation)

Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of professionals who are ensuring that Connecticut's bridges are safe and sound?

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

If so, read below and apply today!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT), is accepting applications for a Transportation Technician Trainee position in the Bridge Safety and Evaluation section of the Division of Bridges, in the Office of Engineering. This position may be located in New Haven, Norwich, Newington, Thomaston, or Wethersfield. The work location for this position may be determined based on the preference of the selected candidate in conjunction with the operational needs of the DOT.

THIS HANDS-ON POSITION REQUIRES:

• Outdoor work in all types of weather conditions
• Work in water, in bucket trucks, on ladders, and in under bridge inspection equipment, at heights up to 75 feet or more
• Work in confined spaces such as culverts
• Climbing, crawling, bending, and lifting
• Walking on slopes and uneven terrain
• Exposure to traffic and environmental hazards
• Exposure to allergens, insects, vegetation, and wildlife
• Experience marking up documents using Adobe or similar software
• Eagerness to take direction, learn, and retain job training
• Highly accurate written and verbal communication skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new 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!
• The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• First Shift
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Hybrid (in-office/field/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available

THE ROLE

We are seeking candidates who are interested in receiving on the job and classroom training to learn how to perform bridge inspections in accordance with established standards as part of a bridge safety inspection team.

Bridge safety inspection teams are responsible for the technical inspection of bridges and other structures in accordance with specifications for the National Bridge Inventory and other manuals, policies, and procedures. In addition to field inspection work, this position is responsible for preparing neat and accurate engineering-related documents such as drawings and inspection reports using Bluebeam and Excel.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Upon successful completion of the 1- year training program, incumbents may be promoted to the target class of Transportation Technician. With successful performance, incumbents may advance to the job class of Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1, upon qualification.

APPLICATION DETAILS

In this important role, you must be available to travel both within and outside of normal working hours, for bridge emergencies, inspections, site visits, training, meetings, etc. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

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 by clicking here!

Play the video below to learn more about working as part of theengineering team at the Connecticut DOT!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in performing basic technical work in support of transportation projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of basic construction methods and materials;
• Skill in use of construction related equipment and instruments and computer applications;
• Ability to
  • perform mathematical computations;
  • create, read and interpret scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings;
  • prepare accurate drawings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience involving the inspection of transportation construction projects, or testing of transportation materials, or bridge safety inspection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in construction management, engineering technology, construction technology, civil engineering technology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.
• Possession of at least Level II certification, from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in one of the following Civil Engineering Technology Programs may be substituted for the General Experience:
  • Transportation Construction Inspection Program - Highway Construction Inspection
  • Construction Materials Testing Program - Asphalt, Concrete or Soils
  • Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Construction Inspection or Bridge Safety Inspection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of an AS degree or coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience with performing mathematical computations
• Experience in the use of computers, including Office 365 and collaboration software such as Bluebeam or Adobe
• Experience preparing neat and accurate engineering-related documents such as drawings and inspection reports
• Experience leveraging interpersonal skills to work cohesively as part of a team
• Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with teammates and stakeholders of all levels
• Experience working outdoors in all types of weather conditions, at heights, in and over water, and traversing slopes and uneven terrain

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway or construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.