Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (40 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment # 250730-7405FM-001
Location Willington, CT
Date Opened 8/2/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $43,961 - $54,935/year (Employees new to state service start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 8/11/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you have experience performing a full range of tasks in maintenance?
Can you operate and maintain small and less complex mechanical equipment, and assist with larger and more complex equipment?
If so, come join our great team and make an ImpaCT!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US) , is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7405FM&R1=&R3=) in Willington.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees
Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers ( CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Location: I-84 E/B Willington Rest Area
A valid driver's license and pre-physical examination are required.
The candidate pool resulting from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur next year at various Rest Area facility locations.
Shifts will vary, and weekend coverage is mandatory. Examples of shifts include:
WORK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE 1
WORK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE 2
Friday 4PM - 12AM
Saturday 4PM - 12AM
Sunday 4PM - 12AM
Monday 4PM - 12AM
Tuesday 4PM - 12AM
Wednesday Off
Thursday Off
Friday 4PM - 12AM
Saturday Off
Sunday Off
Monday 8AM - 4PM
Tuesday 8AM - 4PM
Wednesday 12AM - 8AM
Thursday 12AM - 8AM
THE ROLE
The Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendants can expect to perform the following:
Grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, snow and ice removal;
Continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings;
Related duties.
Our ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in maintenance trade practices, adeptly applying mechanical principles and utilizing maintenance trade materials to ensure efficient operations.
ABOUT US
The mission of the DOT is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a vision to lead, inspire, and motivate a progressive, responsive team, striving to exceed customer expectations. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/General/CTDOT-Missions-Visions-and-Values) . Visit our website (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!
Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) 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 (https://portal.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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the maintenance and operation of state-maintained rest areas; operates and maintains small and less complex mechanical equipment or acts as a helper on larger and more complex equipment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week inside and outside service at each facility.
The duties will include grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, refuse removal from the site, snow and ice removal and continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings;
Provides a neat and clean facility at all times;
Assists the traveling public, service people and/or vendors as required;
Replaces light bulbs (building), unplugs toilets, and performs other minor maintenance items;
Reports any and all surface water leaks or plumbing malfunctions, such as flush valves, sink faucets and exposed pipe leaks, to the supervisor immediately;
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports for the facilities, including water, heating fuel, propane fuel, generator and fire extinguishers;
Monitors and reports on the status of all useable commodities needing replacement (such as fuel) in a timely fashion to avoid running out;
Performs all required seasonal work, such as keeping all walkways and stairwells and necessary pathways clean and free of snow and ice;
Gathers and removes leaves;
Performs spring cleanup including the removal of any and all debris that has fallen from trees during the winter months (e.g., branches, leaves, etc.);
Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7405FM&R1=&R3=)
The following is a listing of examples of trucks, equipment, tasks or related duties, the operating, maintaining or performing of which are considered to be the responsibilities and duties of positions in this class:
TRUCKS:
1/2, 3/4 ton Suburban;
1/2, 3/4, 1 ton vans (passenger/cargo);
1/2, 3/4, 1 ton pickups (2 & 4 wheel drive);
sedan deliveries;
station wagons;
3/4, 1 ton trucks, various body styles.
EQUIPMENT:
Walk behind mowing equipment with or without attachments;
Grass trimmers/brush cutters;
Walk behind snow blowers;
Chain saws;
Leaf blowers;
Various other hand and power tools.
DUTIES:
Assisting (at an unskilled level) employees of higher grades in more skilled operations;
Heavy custodial maintenance of buildings and grounds;
Finish grading on roadway or roadside projects within the rest area using hand tools or lights;
Walk behind power equipment;
Hand seeding;
Helping on refuse collection trucks;
Helping on sanding and plowing at the Rest Area facility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
physical properties of standard maintenance materials;
mechanical principles;
basic practices of the maintenance trade;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
use hand and power tools and make minor repairs to simpler mechanical equipment;
operate equipment listed on the attached addendum;
understand and follow written and oral instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in maintenance trade practices, using maintenance materials, and applying mechanical principles.
Experience working with a diverse group of individuals in a customer service setting.
Experience communicating in person, over the phone, and in writing with a variety of constituents, including co-workers and the public.
Experience operating maintenance-related equipment, including snow blowers, push mowers, walk behind zero-turn mowers, weed whackers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain an appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license and other licenses required by governmental authorities.
Attendant must be able to train new employees and relief employees to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class as required.
Incumbent must be in uniform on site at all times during the shift.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina and physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness so as to be able to perform the duties.
A physical examination will be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to occasional lifting of heavy weights, and frequent lifting of moderate weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
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.
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