Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 250122-7405FM-001

Location Wallingford, CT

Date Opened 2/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $43,961* - $54,935/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 2/25/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation ( DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US) ), is now accepting applications for a Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7405FM&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) opportunity located at the Wallingford Rest Area.

  WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

• Professional growth and development opportuni ties

• A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) 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 (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver's license and pre-physical examination are required.

• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the application.

• Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location

• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=AF&R2=010101&R3=000) at the time of interview.

• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

• Prior to hire, the selected candidate will be required to complete a preemployment physical and work assessment.

  THE ROLE

  The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the traveling public, service people, and vendors;

• Performing daily routine maintenance activities at the rest area, such as sweeping/mopping floors, washing windows, cleaning bathrooms, trash removal, picking litter, cleaning the canine area, mowing, tree trimming, brush cutting, maintenance of the parking areas and walkways, and snow and ice removal from pedestrian areas;

• Notification of the supervisor/state police in the event of vandalism or illegal activity at the rest area location;

• Performing related duties as required.

  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work schedule:

• Monday: 4:00 PM to Midnight

• Tuesday: 4:00 PM to Midnight

• Wednesday: Off

• Thursday: Off

• Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Shifts may include overtime and weekends, with work schedules on various shifts.

• Location: Wallingford, CT

• On-site work environment

  ABOUT US

  As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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.

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  Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) 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.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the maintenance and operation of state-maintained rest areas; operates and maintains small and less complex mechanical equipment or acts as a helper on larger and more complex equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week inside and outside service at each facility.

• The duties will include grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, refuse removal from the site, snow and ice removal and continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings;

• Provides a neat and clean facility at all times;

• Assists the traveling public, service people and/or vendors as required;

• Replaces light bulbs (building), unplugs toilets, and performs other minor maintenance items;

• Reports any and all surface water leaks or plumbing malfunctions, such as flush valves, sink faucets and exposed pipe leaks, to the supervisor immediately;

• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports for the facilities, including water, heating fuel, propane fuel, generator and fire extinguishers;

• Monitors and reports on the status of all useable commodities needing replacement (such as fuel) in a timely fashion to avoid running out;

• Performs all required seasonal work, such as keeping all walkways and stairwells and necessary pathways clean and free of snow and ice;

• Gathers and removes leaves;

• Performs spring cleanup including the removal of any and all debris that has fallen from trees during the winter months (e.g., branches, leaves, etc.);

• Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7405FM&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• physical properties of standard maintenance materials;

• mechanical principles;

• basic practices of the maintenance trade;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• use hand and power tools and make minor repairs to simpler mechanical equipment;

• operate equipment listed on the attached addendum;

• understand and follow written and oral instructions.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with commercial custodial functions

• Experience in landscape functions including maintaining flower beds, mulching, and fall clean ups

• Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of individuals in a customer service setting

• Experience operating maintenance-related equipment including snow blowers, push mowers, walk behind zero-turn mowers, weed whackers, and chain saws

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain an appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and other licenses required by governmental authorities.

• Attendant must be able to train new employees and relief employees to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class as required.

• Incumbent must be in uniform on site at all times during the shift.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina and physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness so as to be able to perform the duties.

• A physical examination will be required.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to occasional lifting of heavy weights, and frequent lifting of moderate weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.

  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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