• Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour)

    State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Rocky Hill, CT)


    Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (37.5 Hour)

     

    Office/On-site

     

    Recruitment # 251103-0381TC-002

     

    Location Rocky Hill, CT

     

    Date Opened 11/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

     

    Salary $43,571* - $55,176/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)

     

    Job Type Open to the Public

     

    Close Date 11/17/2025 11:59:00 PM

     

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    + Introduction

     

    The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA (https://portal.ct.gov/dva?language=en\_US) ) is looking to hire a Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0381TC&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) in the Physical Plant.

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

    + Professional growth and development opportuni ties

    + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

    THE ROLE

    The selected candidate will be responsible for the daily transport of our Veteran Residents. This role also assists the Lead Driver with day-to-day transportation and fuel station responsibilities. These responsibilities include the maintenance, inspection, and daily usage logs for one (1) 36-passenger bus, one (1) 24-passenger bus, one (1) 12-passenger van, and one (1) minivan. This position also assists with scheduling Residential and Healthcare Facility transportation needs, including medical trips to Newington V.A., West Haven V.A., and UConn. In addition, the Maintainer/Driver assists the Lead Driver with daily/weekly/yearly reports to DEEP and Fuel Control, daily fuel system monitoring, daily fuel quantity measurements and logs, scheduling fuel station maintenance, scheduling fuel deliveries of unleaded and diesel, and managing fuel keys for agency vehicles.

    ABOUT US

    The mission of the Connecticut DVA is to assist Connecticut’s veterans, across the spectrum of need, to ensure each veteran and eligible family member receives the benefits and services they earned.

     

    For over 140 years, the Connecticut DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a department, we are a team of dedicated individuals who support our veterans, and we believe in "Serving Those Who Served."

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    + Schedule :

    + Monday - Friday

    + Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

    + First shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

    + Location: 287 West Street in Rocky Hill, CT 06067

    + On-site work environment

     

    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

    Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) 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 (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 [email protected].

    + 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).

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    + 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 [email protected].

     

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas:

    + Transportation of individuals serviced by the agency;

    + Grounds care (outside services) equipment operation.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Examples of Duties by General Work Areas ALL AREAS

    + Keeps simple records and prepares reports (this should be related to duties and not a full-time office record keeping position);

    + Performs related duties as required.

    TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS SERVICED BY THE AGENCY:

    + Operates a passenger motor vehicle for transportation of individuals with disabilities and other patients;

    + Ensures safety of all passengers;

    + Maintains vehicles in good condition including cleaning and lubrication and preventive maintenance as required;

    + Keeps records in connection with vehicles (gas, oil, mileage) and materials delivered;

    + May deliver medications to and from various locations;

    + May pick up and deliver prescriptions, payroll documents, mail, equipment, medical records, various documents, groceries, etc;

    + May pick up and deliver other state vehicles to state facilities;

    + May perform some stores functions involving loading and unloading of materials, inventory and record keeping.

     

    These are only examples of types of tasks that a Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) may be expected to perform. Incumbents in this class will also be expected to perform related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Skills

    + interpersonal skills;

    + oral and written communication skills;

    + Ability to

    + follow oral and written instructions;

    + operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work;

    + learn policies and procedures;

    + operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;

    + record keep.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Holds a current Commercial Driver License, Class B (CDL-B) driver's license with passenger endorsement

    + Has a clean driving record

    + Experience with medical and recreation transport

    + Experience with wheelchair transport

    + Holds a current class A and B (A/B) fuel certification

    + Experience with the operation and requirements of a fuel station

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

    + A physical examination may be required.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    + Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.

    + 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.

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