Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electric Maintenance)
Recruitment # 251208-2536FM-001
Location Colchester, CT
Date Opened 12/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $69,829 - $89,418/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 12/19/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) , invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electric Maintenance) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2536FM&R1=&R3=) , with the DOT Colchester Electrical Maintenance facility.
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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
Monday - Friday.
Full Time, 40 hours per week.
First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location: DOT Colchester Electrical Maintenance Facility in Colchester, CT.
This is an on-site position.
THE ROLE
The Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Electrical Maintenance) oversees a team responsible for maintaining traffic signals and highway lighting across a district covering approximately 52 towns. This working lead role coordinates daily tasks, directs emergency responses, and ensures safe, efficient operations that impact public safety and traffic flow. The Crew Leader also manages snow and ice removal efforts during winter storms, ensuring roads remain accessible. This position enforces safety standards, supports compliance with state regulations, and plays a key role in keeping roadways well-lit and functional for all drivers.
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. Candidates 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, a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), and copies of their last two performance appraisals, at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the assigned garage.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO THE "LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS" SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) !
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: 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.
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.
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 and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans crew workflow and determines priorities;
Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;
Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
Provides staff training and assistance;
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs;
Participates in performing the duties of the crew;
May make recommendations on policies or standards;
May prepare reports and correspondence;
May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs;
May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports;
Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2536FM&R1=&R3=)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the materials, equipment and approved methods in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
perform electrical and electronic tests in locating defects;
install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment;
utilize computer software;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of skilled experience in field maintenance and repair of traffic signals, illumination and related electrical and electronic equipment.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with shorts, pole setting, and working circuit.
Experience with traffic signal video and radar detection, levels of signals, and priority.
Experience with Call Before You Dig (CBYD) system and priority.
Experience communicating verbally and in writing, with teammates and stakeholders of all levels.
Experience with planning and assigning daily work, and scheduled overtime, to a crew of employees.
Experience in a lead or supervisor capacity and understanding of department policies and procedures.
Experience with managing stock supplies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
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 are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.
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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