Transportation Maintainer 3 (Skilled Tree Climber) Recruitment # 250730-2347FM-003 Location Norwich, CT Date Opened 8/5/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $63,476 - $81,851/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 8/14/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (DOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/dot) , invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2347FM&R1=&R3=) (Skilled Tree Climber) in the East Great Plains (Norwich) Maintenance facility. CONTINUE TO ENJOY + Our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. + Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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 HIGHLIGHTS + Monday - Friday. + Full Time, 40 hours per week. + First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. + Location: East Great Plains (Norwich) Maintenance Facility + This is an on-site position. THE ROLE The Transportation Maintainer 3 (Skilled Tree Climber) plays a key role in highway operations, helping ensure roads are safe and well-maintained. The role involves skilled work (but below journeyman level) in building, maintaining, and repairing roads, bridges, and related facilities to include: + Performing routine tree and landscape maintenance along roadways. + Removing hazardous, dead, or dying trees to improve safety and visibility. + Trimming or cutting back trees, limbs, and brush to maintain clear zones, road signage visibility, and safe passage for vehicles. + Assessing trees for hazards and determine if trimming or removal is needed. + Using climbing gear, safety lines, and specific knots properly and safely when working in trees or operating from a bucket truck. + Operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, pole pruners, harnesses, bucket trucks, and other safety gear. + Ensuring public and crew safety during all tree operations. Additionally, this position will participate in snow and ice removal operations, assist with storm cleanup, including removing fallen trees and branches, patching potholes, maintaining roadsides, installing or repairing guardrails, operating construction equipment, and may respond to traffic accidents. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS + Applicants must indicate that they hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the "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 the time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified. + Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 20-mile residency from the posted job location. + Certified in aerial bucket truck, and fall protection (which includes safety-harness and trauma strap), through the Department, is required prior to being eligible for interview and skill evaluation practicum. + Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept emergency overtime duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. + Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview. + The Agency will conduct practicum for the Transportation Maintainer 3 (Skilled Tree Climber) position, to evaluate and determine whether or not candidates have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this position. Practicums shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Transportation Administrative Guidelines for Conducting Practicums and will be part of the interview process. + Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum. ABOUT US The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/General/CTDOT-Missions-Visions-and-Values) . Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! 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: 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. + 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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) 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 (https://portal.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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of skilled tasks at less than the journeyperson level in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadsides, roadways, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains the more complex mechanical equipment; works as a skilled mechanic at less than the journeyperson level in the repair of mechanical equipment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Accomplish daily routine tree and landscape maintenance activities as a moderately skilled tree climber, such as removal of dead and/or dying trees and any trees that may be determined to be hazardous to the highway and motorists. + Perform identification and evaluation of trees for hazards requiring removal and/or trimming. + Cut back trees, limbs, brush to maintain sightlines and vertical and horizontal clearances to all types of roadway signing (directional and advisory), clearances for safe vehicle passage, and visibility at intersecting state roadways. + Must be able to identify climbing hazards, the necessity of and safe utilization of climbing and lowering lines with the use of specific knots and tying-off procedures. + Must have knowledge and experience with the safe operation of the equipment utilized by the Tree Crew (chain saws, pole pruners, bucket trucks, harnesses, chaps, etc.), while ensuring the safety of highway traffic during tree operations when climbing trees, using bucket truck, etc. + Collaborate with utility tree contractors for maximum efficiency during storm cleanup or other operations (utilities must handle trees near wires). + May be required to participate in regular maintenance activities such as pothole patching, fence repair, roadside mowing, roadside brush cutting for sight lines for signs and other features, debris and litter removal, and traffic incidents. + Responds to emergency overtime work for such natural disasters and traffic incidents as well as emergency tree removal and responds to all emergency snow and ice operations during the winter months in order to fulfill the Department’s policy regarding snow and ice removal. + May also be required to oversee a group of DOT Maintainers to ensure that duties are completed in accordance with DOT Policy and Procedure. + Requires some knowledge in identifying and assessing trees for disease, damage, and potential hazard, as well as safe and proper use and care of all tree-work related equipment and safe practices for the workers, public, traffic, and property within the work zone area. + Performs minor equipment maintenance. TRUCKS: + Elevation platform; + Line marking machine (Ten (10) wheel, barrel type). EQUIPMENT: + Concrete saws; + Core drills; + 12-22 foot flail mower (tractor); + Four (4) wheel drive airport snow fighter; + Front end loaders; + Hand operated pavement marking machine; + Mechanical catch basin cleaning; + Power Driven Rollers; + Power pickup sweepers; + Shotcrete, gunite machines; + Tilt Bed Trailers; + Post Pounder (driver only); + Vactor (driver only); + Track-mounted skid steer with various attachments including but not limited to: + Standard bucket; + Grapple bucket; + Mower; + Snow blower; + Sweeper; + Dozer blade. DUTIES: + Drainage pipe setting; + Driver of wing truck with plows attached during snow and ice truck operations; + Performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following areas or trades: + Construction; + Maintenance; + Mechanical repair; + Electrical; + Carpentry; + Masonry; + Welding; + Automotive and heavy equipment mechanical repair; + Plumbing; + Painting; + Test boring; + Skilled tree climber; + Inspector of VIP projects; + District Office Radio Operator (backup); + Service patrol; + Sign erector (general); + Pothole patcher operator; + May supervise a materials management stockroom; + In addition to other duties, may assist a Transportation Maintenance Manager in preparing and checking reports; + Wildlife hazard control; + Radio monitoring and communication; + Escort vendors, contractors, etc. in secure areas (state owned airports only); + In addition to other duties incumbents in this class may be required to receive training in, stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state-owned airports; + Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2347FM&R1=&R3=) KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair techniques of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports; + Knowledge of processes and materials used in construction and maintenance trades; + Oral and written communication skills; + Considerable ability to use and make ordinary repairs to more complex mechanical equipment; + Ability to + operate equipment as listed on attached Addendum; + keep shop records and prepare reports; + use, set up and maintain ordinary bench and other shop machine tools and equipment; + understand and follow written and oral instructions; + utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenance trades. 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 the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Skilled tree-related work experience. + Skilled tree climbing experience. 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. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. 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 the duties of the class. + A physical examination will be required. WORKING CONDITIONS + Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery. + The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles. 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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online