- Competitive starting salary
- NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- Generous paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our .
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for a Forbes top company: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information.
- Join an award winning agency CT DOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE)
ABOUT US As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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. THE ROLE Transportation Engineer Technician Trainees will learn to operate survey field instruments, such as conventional and robotic Total Stations, Auto and Digital Levels, and GPS receivers. Discover the opportunity to: - Perform Land Surveying duties, in support of transportation construction engineering Projects
- Operate and maintain various surveying instruments
- Learn the methods and procedures of Land Surveying
- Learn topographic, construction and boundary surveying
- Perform related duties as required PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY Transportation Engineer Technician Trainees receive training to develop technical engineering skills and knowledge. After successfully completing a one-year training program, trainees are eligible for promotion to the target class of . POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday schedule
- First shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 pm
- Location: District 1, Rocky Hill, CT
- P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License as incumbents in this class will be required to travel
- Strong oral and written communication
- Organizational and interpersonal skills Watch the video below to see what Transportation Engineers do at the Connecticut DOT
- In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please 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.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .
- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
- 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 which is available at Connect With Us:
- Knowledge of basic construction engineering theories, principles and methods;
- Skill in use of drafting and calculating instruments and computer applications;
- Considerable ability in performing mathematical computations;
- Ability to prepare accurate drawings.
- Possession of at least Level II certification in the Civil Engineering Technology-Transportation Program, Highway Construction Inspection or Highway Surveys from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Possession of at least Level II certification in the Certified Survey Technician Program of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (Office Track for computer operators and Field Track for instrument operators) may be substituted for the Associate's degree requirement.
- Knowledge of surveying and surveying equipment
- Experience working with arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry in work or academic scenarios
- Experience working as part of a team in work or academic scenarios
- 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.
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)
- Retirement Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance
- State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Holidays
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Transportation Engineer Technician Trainee - Rocky Hill, United States - State of Connecticut
Description
Introduction
The , Department of Transportation , is now accepting applications for an exciting position in the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Surveys Section, in Rocky Hill.
The District 1 Surveys section performs various types of land surveying, including topographic mapping, boundary and construction surveys. Microstation/Bentley OpenRoads CADD (computer aided design and drafting) is utilized to prepare, revise and edit land surveys for mapping; develop topographic mapping and DTM's (Digital Terrain Models) for future Highway and Railroad construction projects and support ongoing construction projects. Students who will be graduating with an Associate's degree or higher, in Engineering Technology or Construction Technology by the end of May 2024 are strongly encouraged to apply WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUSelection Plan
To Apply:Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sharon McIntosh, at Follow the State of Connecticut on
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 engineering work for the development of knowledge and skills to qualify for advancement in the field of construction engineering, surveying and materials testing.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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
An Associate's degree in engineering technology or construction technology.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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 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.Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:
