
Connecticut DOT
Recruitment #250128-5704VR-001
Location: New Haven, CT
Date Opened: 2/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $16.35 – $23.16/hour
Job Type: Seasonal/Summer
Close Date: 2/18/2025 11:59:00 PM
Are you a student studying transportation planning, engineering technology, program management, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or construction engineering or possess experience in any of the related fields and are interested in learning what it’s like to work for the DOT, Office of Rails with the Connecticut Department of Transportation?
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Rails, is hiring two (2) Rail Operations Seasonal Workers with assignment in New Haven, CT.
THE ROLE
Seasonal Workers will have the opportunity to gain experience of projects and activities for rail transportation involving operations, equipment, construction, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, and finance and administration.
The Rail Operations Seasonal Workers will gain valuable real-life work experience, development and advancement of skill sets, exposure to career possibilities within rail transportation, and mentorship as each Seasonal Worker will be paired with a mentor who will include them in current projects, meetings, and day-to-day work life.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Seasonal position with an anticipated start date in May 2025 and ending by August 29, 2025
- Monday – Friday
- First shift
- 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
- Location: New Haven, CT
- Office/On-Site work environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty;
- operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty;
- Knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding an individual’s behavior;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- techniques of assigned specialty skills;
- Ability to
- assist individuals in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable;
- understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions;
- Adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties;
- Some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework in transportation planning, engineering technology, program management, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or construction engineering fields
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Experience using Microsoft 365 Suite and Esri’s ArcGIS Suite
- Experience communicating to multiple diverse populations and skill levels through coursework, work experience, or internships
- Experience working independently and as part of a team through coursework, work experience, or internships
- Experience completing tasks to meet time sensitive deadlines through coursework, work experience, or internships
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks through coursework, work experience, or internships
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
- Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operators of a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
To apply for this job email your details to frank.decusati@ct.gov