Job Description

Qualified Craft Worker Intern (Machinist)
Recruitment #250515-6859FM-100

Location
Rocky Hill, CT

Date Opened
5/15/2025 3:45:00 PM
Salary
$52,670* – $68,781/year (*Employees new to state service to start at minimum)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
5/27/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction

Are you a recent graduate from a technical or vocational school ready to jump start your career as a Machinist?
If so, come make an impact with the Department of Transportation’s Machine Shop facility in Rocky Hill!
Read below & apply today!

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has an exciting Qualified Craft Worker Intern (Machinist) opportunity in Rocky Hill.

*Current students who will be graduating from a vocational or technical school by June 30, 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview 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 opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was 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
Monday – Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: Rocky Hill, CT

THE ROLE
The Qualified Craft Worker Intern (Machinist) role will perform a variety of repairs and fabrication-related duties, including manufacturing various components used in conjunction with the Department’s diverse fleet. The Department’s fleet includes Class 1 through 8 vehicles, heavy construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and highway maintenance equipment.

Upon successful completion of a 2-year training period, the incumbent in this role will be evaluated and may be promoted to the target class of Qualified Craft Worker (Machine Shop and Equipment Repair).

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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
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 Certificates” 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 Certificates” section of your application form.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever services are needed; to include 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.
Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
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), 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.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.

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.

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