Connecticut DOT
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Technician Trainee, in the Material Evaluation and Specification Unit (MESU) located at the Materials Testing Laboratory in Rocky Hill, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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– Professional growth and development opportunities.
– A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
– Full Time, 40 hours per week
– Monday through Friday
– First Shift
– Location: Rocky Hill, CT
– Applicants must be available to travel for field reviews, training, meetings, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
THE ROLE
As a Transportation Technician Trainee, you will assist a MESU Transportation Materials Technician 3 with the inspection and testing of materials and structures used in the construction of transportation facilities. The positions are based at the Rocky Hill Laboratory where the responsibilities include the testing and inspection of materials and their components. Current positions are available in the asphalt mix area, physical testing area, and soils and aggregate area, however the result of interviews may be used to fill other Transportation Technician Trainee positions as needed. Other related roles and responsibilities will be assigned as needs of the Unit and section evolve.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please list your Driver’s license number, expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The Transportation Technician Trainee position has a one-year training program. Upon successful completion of the training program, the selected candidates will be promoted to the target class of Transportation Technician. With continued successful performance as a Transportation Technician for one year, the selected candidates will be promoted to Transportation Materials Technician 2.
To apply for this job email your details to brittney.woodley@ct.gov