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Location: Old Saybrook, CT, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 11/18/2025 Expire Date: 12/18/2025 Job Categories: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair |
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CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic- Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) Recruitment #251113-6727FM-001 Location Old Saybrook, CT Date Opened 11/17/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $66,517* - $85,519/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 12/1/2025 11:59:00 PM Introduction Do you have experience in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic, Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) positions with openings in Old Saybrook. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Full time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday First shift (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM) Office/On-Site THE ROLE As a skilled mechanic, you will perform a variety of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance-related duties focused on the Department's diverse fleet. This includes Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Residency within 30 miles of the job location. For candidates without a CDL: As a condition of permanent employment, selected candidates must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B, with "tank and airbrake endorsements," and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) within 6 months of initial employment. Selected candidates will be enrolled in and expected to complete an agency paid selected CDL training program to assist in preparation for CDL licensure. This requires a selected candidate to obtain a CDL learning permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles. If the selected candidates do not already have a CDL, they will need to have a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to starting. For candidates who already possess a CDL: Be sure to indicate the type, issuing agency, license number, expiration date, and all endorsements in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form. Candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of your application form. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Those applicants who hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and are invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B and a valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview. As a support to Highway Operations units, various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment. Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, whenever your services are needed, to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process. PLEASE NOTE: Prior to hire, selected candidates will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment, which will include a respirator physical to be in compliance with the Department's Respirator Policy. A respirator fit test will be performed upon hire. 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! We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do within the Bureau of Highway Operations to deliver the DOT’s mission. Contact Information
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