Connecticut
Transportation Maintainer 3 (40 Hour) (Skilled Tree Climber) - #251211-2347FM-00
Connecticut, Vernon, Connecticut, United States
Introduction
Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Read below & apply today!
Eligibility Requirements
Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with tank endorsement.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of application.
20‑mile residency from the posted job location.
Willingness to accept emergency duties: snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and traffic accident response as needed.
What We Can Offer You
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Healthy work/life balance.
Competitive state employee benefits.
Position Highlights Full‑time (40 hrs / week) – Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm – Vernon Maintenance Facility – On‑site position.
Responsibilities
Perform routine tree and landscape maintenance along roadways.
Remove hazardous, dead, or dying trees; trim or cut back trees, limbs, and brush.
Assess trees for hazards and determine if trimming or removal is needed.
Use climbing gear, safety lines, and knots safely when working in trees or operating from a bucket truck.
Operate and maintain equipment: chainsaws, pole pruners, harnesses, bucket trucks, and other safety gear.
Ensure public and crew safety during all tree operations.
Participate in snow and ice removal operations and storm cleanup: remove fallen trees and branches, patch potholes, maintain roadsides, install or repair guardrails, operate construction equipment, and respond to traffic accidents.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports.
Experience with tree‑related work and tree climbing.
Certified in aerial bucket truck and fall protection (safety harness and trauma strap) before interview.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination will be required.
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.
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Eligibility Requirements
Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with tank endorsement.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC) at time of application.
20‑mile residency from the posted job location.
Willingness to accept emergency duties: snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and traffic accident response as needed.
What We Can Offer You
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Healthy work/life balance.
Competitive state employee benefits.
Position Highlights Full‑time (40 hrs / week) – Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm – Vernon Maintenance Facility – On‑site position.
Responsibilities
Perform routine tree and landscape maintenance along roadways.
Remove hazardous, dead, or dying trees; trim or cut back trees, limbs, and brush.
Assess trees for hazards and determine if trimming or removal is needed.
Use climbing gear, safety lines, and knots safely when working in trees or operating from a bucket truck.
Operate and maintain equipment: chainsaws, pole pruners, harnesses, bucket trucks, and other safety gear.
Ensure public and crew safety during all tree operations.
Participate in snow and ice removal operations and storm cleanup: remove fallen trees and branches, patch potholes, maintain roadsides, install or repair guardrails, operate construction equipment, and respond to traffic accidents.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, or maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges, or airports.
Experience with tree‑related work and tree climbing.
Certified in aerial bucket truck and fall protection (safety harness and trauma strap) before interview.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination will be required.
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.
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