Transportation Maintenance Manager
Recruitment # 250807-8759AR-100
Location Mansfield, CT New Canaan, CT Old Saybrook, CT Southbury, CT Vernon, CT Wallingford, CT Wethersfield, CT Winchester, CT
Date Opened 8/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $120,087 - $163,743 annually
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 9/2/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency?
Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?
If so, ready below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US) invites its agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8759AR&R1=&R3=) .
This vacancy could be filled in one of the following towns: Mansfield, New Canaan, Old Saybrook, Southbury, Vernon, Wallingford, Wethersfield, or Winchester (Winstead). Applicants are advised to select all locations on the application that they are interested in and commutable to. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class within Highway Maintenance.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportuni ties
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!
THE ROLE
The Transportation Maintenance Manager oversees all highway maintenance operations within a designated district, managing programs such as snow and ice removal, emergency response, and year-round incident management. Leading a team of approximately 130-150 field employees, the Manager applies strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations across state-maintained highways, secondary roads, and major routes. Key responsibilities include directing maintenance activities (e.g., pavement resurfacing, signage, drainage, landscaping), conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing adherence to federal and state regulations, OSHA standards, and departmental policies. The Manager spends roughly half of their time in the field, providing hands-on supervision and guidance to ensure work zone safety and operational consistency while driving productivity, fiscal responsibility, and training initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS :
Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the tank endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
Locations: Mansfield, New Canaan, Old Saybrook, Southbury, Vernon, Wallingford, Wethersfield, or Winchester
Office/On-Site work environment
This position is in the Administrative & Residual (P-5) Bargaining Unit
ABOUT US
The Bureau of Highway Operations supports the mission of improving lives through transportation by prioritizing safety, customer experience, and environmental impacts while applying industry-standard practices to maintain the State's highway and bridge systems in the most responsive and adaptable manner.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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 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 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 Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @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, Office of Maintenance and Highway Operations this class is used in one of two ways:
CENTRAL OFFICE
Accountable for directing all operational or planning and/or budgeting activities of highway maintenance, including procurement.
ASSIGNED DISTRICT
Accountable for directing highway maintenance operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Initiates and coordinates responses to highway-related emergencies, activates General Supervisors as needed, and provides operational guidance during accidents, employee incidents, natural disasters (hurricanes, storms, flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes), and terrorist events.
Coordinates the snow and ice removal program and other road maintenance programs, organizes manpower, equipment, and materials, and ensures adherence to the Department's snow/ice policy and proper application rates.
Leads storm response efforts to maintain safe, cost-efficient road clearance, including interstate plowing.
Leads committees and task forces, implements operational policies and District goals, and applies knowledge of personnel policies, union contracts, and relevant laws and regulations.
Prioritizes work activities for General Supervisors to ensure alignment with the Department's mission, cost-effectiveness, and safety compliance.
Communicates effectively and provides leadership to implement new or revised operational procedures.
Manages budgetary and inventory oversight related to maintenance functions within the section, including approving or disapproving fiscal transactions.
Assists with maintenance planning by reviewing roads and conducting needs surveys.
Coordinates with the Director and District office staff on schedules, projects, purchasing, research, training, funding, staffing levels, equipment, and special reports.
Ensures proper handling of employee injuries and equipment/property damage, maintaining policy compliance.
Conducts employee investigations, provides comments on disciplinary actions, leads interview processes, participates in grievance hearings, resolves conflicts, and assists with workplace violence threat assessments.
Applies sound judgment and utilizes problem-solving skills to resolve employee conflicts.
Conducts performance reviews and applies performance standards for highway maintenance staff.
Develops and implements technical maintenance training programs and new employee orientation.
Reports to agency upper management (Director, Administrator) on highway maintenance issues and assists the Communications office with public relations and media interviews.
Engages with stakeholders affecting maintenance and highway operations, including regional planning organizations, municipalities, State Police, and the construction industry.
Reviews future highway/bridge projects, transportation systems (bus-ways, rails to trails), major traffic generators, and property acquisitions/releases within the section.
Assists with general highway maintenance claims, legal issues, and conducts investigations as needed.
Chairs staff and safety meetings, reviews correspondence, handles complaints, approves time/labor and mileage sheets, and resolves employee or contractor conflicts by providing guidance and training.
Performs related duties as required.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
relevant agency policies and procedures;
highway maintenance methods, materials and equipment;
principles and methods of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;
financial and procurement procedures, federal regulations Title 23, plans, specifications, and estimate approval processes;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to analyze maintenance problems and determine solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of experience in highway or bridge maintenance, maintenance planning, transportation special services (oversight of utility and construction permits, traffic, drainage and accident claims investigations, and development of transportation policies and procedures).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity in highway or bridge maintenance, maintenance planning, transportation special services (oversight of utility and construction permits, traffic, drainage and accident claims investigations, and development of transportation policies and procedures).
NOTE:
Managerial capacity will be defined as full time managerial responsibility for major programs. Position will have supervisory responsibilities, but the emphasis should be management activities: planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources of a major subdivision at an agency or organization.
Supervisory capacity is interpreted as scheduling, assigning and overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.
For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation District Maintenance Special Services Section Manager, Transportation Equipment Repair Manager, Transportation Maintenance Planning Manager, Transportation Equipment Repair Assistant Supervisor, Transportation Equipment General Supervisor, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs & Markings), Transportation Supervising District Services Agent or Transportation District Electrical Supervisor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with the management and oversight of Snow and Ice operations.
Experience with the management and oversight of VIP - Vendor In Place projects.
Experience prioritizing/managing various projects/assignments and appropriate funding accordingly.
Experience with management of emergency highway/roadway operations and developing quality organizational improvements to these operations.
Experience with written and oral communication.
Experience with managing day-to-day Highway Operations functions.
Experience developing and improving established program goals within the Bureau of Highway Operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses or permits.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to risk of injury when driving in snowstorms.
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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