- Competitive salary.
- 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.
- Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Learn more about what sets us apart as an employer with our .
- A culture that encourages work/life balance.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- 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. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday - Friday
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- First Shift
- Location: Rocky Hill THE ROLE The Transportation Technician Trainee assists the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) Transportation Materials Technician 3 regarding inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities. This position resides in the Physical Testing section, where the duties include the testing of hydraulic cement concrete, precast concrete elements, and steel. Other related roles and responsibilities will be assigned as needs of the Unit and section evolve.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. CONNECT WITH US
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- 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.
- 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 or Concrete Transportation Program - Highway Materials, Highway Construction Inspection or Bridge Safety Inspection.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, creating spreadsheets, inputting data, and creating graphs.
- Experience performing mathematical computations and preparing construction materials related documents such as material testing reports and inspection reports.
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of varying levels.
- Experience with construction project management software applications, such as AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials.
- Possession of Soils and Aggregate Laboratory Technician Certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) and/or ACI Concrete. Field Testing Grade I and/or ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification.
- Experience with laboratory tensile strength, hardness, and material characteristic verification testing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Technician Trainee - Rocky Hill, United States - State of Connecticut
Description
Introduction
The Department of Transportation is currently accepting applications for the position of , in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Incumbents in this class will be eligible for promotion, to the Transportation Technician, upon successful completion of the one (1) year training program.
ABOUT US
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation 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 are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click . Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee
Selection Plan
TO APPLY
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
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
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL 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 EMPLOYERThe 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:
