Connecticut
Transportation Training Officer - CDL - #251017-7404FM-001
Connecticut, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111
Introduction
Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? If so, read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Training Officer, to support the Department's CDL training program. This position will directly support the Department’s registered Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) training program and other vehicle/driver related training programs. The Operations Training Unit is responsible for administering and implementing highway maintenance‑specific training provided to our new and existing employees in support of the Department’s commitment to building a skilled, knowledgeable, and engaged workforce for the future.
Eligibility Requirements Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the ‘Licenses and Professional Certifications’ section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the ‘tank endorsement,’ and valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
Position Highlights
Monday‑Friday Full‑time (40 hours/week)
Location: Newington, CT
The Role The Transportation Training Officer will report directly to the Training Program Supervisor. The Transportation Training Officer will have the opportunity to assist and provide training virtually, in person, in the classroom, garage, on the road, and at worksites!
Provide and be responsible for technical training and hands‑on practical education to employees responsible for highway and bridge maintenance, and equipment repair
Provide training in accordance with highway operations and maintenance policies and procedures, to eligible employees who are seeking to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and support equipment operation repair units with ongoing training in vehicle & equipment technologies
Work in collaboration with the Department’s Staff Development & Safety units, subject matter experts, as well as outside agencies and contractors
Support training to new and veteran employees
Support the Department’s apprenticeship program to prepare candidates for future state employment
Assist in developing and delivering the designed training courses which shall be provided in accordance with the Training Program as approved by the Department and shall provide theoretical and practical training across many areas to ensure employee compliance with their respective job duties
About Us As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!
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 ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: 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. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Salary Calculations: 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. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) At the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, coordinating, and conducting new employee, on the job, and in‑service training programs for employees assigned to maintenance operations.
Examples of Duties Plans, coordinates, and conducts new employee, apprenticeship, refresher, and in‑service training courses in transportation construction, highway maintenance practices and automotive and diesel repair; Assists in assessing maintenance operations training needs; Develops course objectives, curricula, course outlines and lesson plans to meet specific maintenance activities; Selects and evaluates appropriate training methods; Researches available learning material, resources and highway and maintenance operations best practices; Develops, selects and updates appropriate training manuals and training aids; Schedules speakers and arranges for instruction in specialized maintenance subjects; Conducts examinations and evaluates student performance and program effectiveness; Produces packaged training programs and self‑study materials; Prepares reports on maintenance operations training programs as required; Trains employees for instruction and specialty maintenance functional training subjects; May conduct and certify Commercial Driver License (CDL) training for employees; May conduct the recruitment, selection, placement, and evaluation of student interns and apprentices; May plan, coordinate and conduct orientation and in‑service training courses for supervisory, managerial and/or field service staff; May represent the agency at seminars or conferences on transportation maintenance training and apprenticeship programs; Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of transportation, highway maintenance, and construction functions; equipment and CDL vehicle operations and practices; policies and procedures utilized by the Department of Transportation; principles and practices of in‑service training and educational methods and techniques; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to organize and conduct training programs in accordance with prescribed objectives; Ability to identify and prepare training needs and training materials; utilize computer software.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Five (5) years of experience in training, transportation, highway maintenance, or construction related work.
Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Holds a Class A Commercial driver’s license
Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and One Drive
Experience working with subject matter experts to develop training on a variety of topics
Experience conducting evaluations based on training program objectives
Experience public speaking & delivering in‑person training
Experience in authoring and content creation to develop or edit in‑house training programs
Experience in highway maintenance & repair of roadways
Experience in coordinating and or developing training programs
Experience in administering Commercial driver’s license (CDL) training to include FMCA requirements
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required. A commercial driver license (CDL) and current medical card may be required.
Physical Requirements Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform all the duties of the class. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery and equipment.
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.
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Eligibility Requirements Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the ‘Licenses and Professional Certifications’ section of the application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the ‘tank endorsement,’ and valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
Position Highlights
Monday‑Friday Full‑time (40 hours/week)
Location: Newington, CT
The Role The Transportation Training Officer will report directly to the Training Program Supervisor. The Transportation Training Officer will have the opportunity to assist and provide training virtually, in person, in the classroom, garage, on the road, and at worksites!
Provide and be responsible for technical training and hands‑on practical education to employees responsible for highway and bridge maintenance, and equipment repair
Provide training in accordance with highway operations and maintenance policies and procedures, to eligible employees who are seeking to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and support equipment operation repair units with ongoing training in vehicle & equipment technologies
Work in collaboration with the Department’s Staff Development & Safety units, subject matter experts, as well as outside agencies and contractors
Support training to new and veteran employees
Support the Department’s apprenticeship program to prepare candidates for future state employment
Assist in developing and delivering the designed training courses which shall be provided in accordance with the Training Program as approved by the Department and shall provide theoretical and practical training across many areas to ensure employee compliance with their respective job duties
About Us As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. 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. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!
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 ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: 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. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Salary Calculations: 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. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) At the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, coordinating, and conducting new employee, on the job, and in‑service training programs for employees assigned to maintenance operations.
Examples of Duties Plans, coordinates, and conducts new employee, apprenticeship, refresher, and in‑service training courses in transportation construction, highway maintenance practices and automotive and diesel repair; Assists in assessing maintenance operations training needs; Develops course objectives, curricula, course outlines and lesson plans to meet specific maintenance activities; Selects and evaluates appropriate training methods; Researches available learning material, resources and highway and maintenance operations best practices; Develops, selects and updates appropriate training manuals and training aids; Schedules speakers and arranges for instruction in specialized maintenance subjects; Conducts examinations and evaluates student performance and program effectiveness; Produces packaged training programs and self‑study materials; Prepares reports on maintenance operations training programs as required; Trains employees for instruction and specialty maintenance functional training subjects; May conduct and certify Commercial Driver License (CDL) training for employees; May conduct the recruitment, selection, placement, and evaluation of student interns and apprentices; May plan, coordinate and conduct orientation and in‑service training courses for supervisory, managerial and/or field service staff; May represent the agency at seminars or conferences on transportation maintenance training and apprenticeship programs; Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of transportation, highway maintenance, and construction functions; equipment and CDL vehicle operations and practices; policies and procedures utilized by the Department of Transportation; principles and practices of in‑service training and educational methods and techniques; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to organize and conduct training programs in accordance with prescribed objectives; Ability to identify and prepare training needs and training materials; utilize computer software.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Five (5) years of experience in training, transportation, highway maintenance, or construction related work.
Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the operation of complex equipment or the performance of skilled tasks. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 3.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in one of the maintenance trades may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Holds a Class A Commercial driver’s license
Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and One Drive
Experience working with subject matter experts to develop training on a variety of topics
Experience conducting evaluations based on training program objectives
Experience public speaking & delivering in‑person training
Experience in authoring and content creation to develop or edit in‑house training programs
Experience in highway maintenance & repair of roadways
Experience in coordinating and or developing training programs
Experience in administering Commercial driver’s license (CDL) training to include FMCA requirements
Special Requirements Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required. A commercial driver license (CDL) and current medical card may be required.
Physical Requirements Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform all the duties of the class. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery and equipment.
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.
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