Maintenance Planner jobs in New Haven, CT

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe?

If so, red below and apply today! The, Department of Transportation (), invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of in the Bureau of Highway Operations, District 3, New Haven.

AS A STATE EMPLOYEE, CONTINUE TO ENJOY :

• Competitive salary.
• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
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• A culture that encourages work / life balance.
• 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.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift, 7 : 30 am to 4 pm

THE ROLE The Transportation Maintenance Planner 1 will :

• Manage assets
• Schedule and review bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects
• Review contracts, proposals, specifications for materials, equipment, and contractual services
• Prepare progress / status reports and purchase order contracts
• Conduct field reviews of all CT DOT approved guiderail systems
• Control / purchase equipment and inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Selection Plan

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.

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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, Central Office of Maintenance or a District Maintenance Office this class is accountable for performing technical tasks in the forecasting, planning, operations and administration of a maintenance program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews, investigates and evaluates maintenance problems associated with projects such as paving, drainage, bridge maintenance, winter and emergency maintenance and traffic regulatory activities and recommends solutions;
• During construction projects attends pre-construction meetings and semifinal inspections as a maintenance representative;
• Develops plans and estimates;
• Forecasts labor, equipment and material needs;
• Prepares work schedules;
• Reviews permit applications and drafts agreements;
• Provides assistance to operations personnel;
• Investigates liability claims and complaints;
• Performs research directed to improve operational methods and supervisory techniques and increase equipment efficiency;
• Performs field reviews of state agency roadway work requests;
• Reviews funding and coding for projects;
• Reviews contracts for compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations;
• May supervise complex repairs to roadways and structures;
• May review estimates and utility adjustments with municipalities;
• May review state property for lease or release and determine maintenance needs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction methods and materials; principles and practices of determining maintenance needs and preparing maintenance programs;
• engineering principles and practices;
• Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; understand and apply relevant statutes and policies pertaining to highway maintenance;
• utilize computer software organize;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience coordinating highway maintenance or related activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in civil engineering or a 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 four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

For State Employees :

• Experience as a Transportation District Electrical Supervisor, Transportation District Services Agent 1, Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Highway Maintenance, Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Landscape Designer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Bridge Maintenance) (Electrical Maintenance) (Highway Maintenance) (Signs and Markings) (Tree Maintenance) may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Transportation Maintainer 4 responsible for highway maintenance projects or related highway maintenance activities may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in all aspects of office management and recordkeeping.
• Experience with managing, arranging, and scheduling meetings / appointments utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft teams.
• Experience processing confidential and time-sensitive records.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Word, excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
• Experience managing and reconciling budget, budget items, and receipts.
• Experience determining competitive vendors for milling and paving of vendor-in-place projects.
• Experience as a representative for CTDOT in the field conducting inspections for various maintenance projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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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. 5-196of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group ofpositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a singletitle for administrative purposes.

Assuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / orresponsibility.

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 :

• 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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