CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic(Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment
- CT.GOV
- Colchester, Connecticut
- Full Time
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CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic
Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment)
Recruitment #...FM-001
LocationColchester, CT
Old Saybrook, CT
Putnam, CT
Date Opened8/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary$66,517* - $85,519/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job TypeOpen to the Public
Close Date8/25/2025 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 (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) positions with current openings in Colchester and anticipated openings in Old Saybrook and Putnam.
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
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
Locations: Colchester, Old Saybrook, and Putnam
This is an on-site position; it does not have a telework option.
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 (N or X) endorsement and no air brakes restriction, 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 candidates selected do not already have a CDL, they will need to have their 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 on your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
For candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date on 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) who 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 valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the 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.
YOUR CAREER WITH US
ABOUT US
The mission of the CTDOT is improving lives through transportation. To learn more about our mission, vision, and values, please click 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 CTDOT's mission.
SELECTION PLAN
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS AS WELL.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library 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, 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 ....
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 ....
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 a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes;
Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment;
Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems;
Constructs and repairs any needed parts;
Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding;
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
Keeps necessary records;
In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components;
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
May operate heavy equipment;
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
prepare estimates and keep shop records;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience performing diesel, B-Tech level, and light truck repairs
Education in diesel technology repairs and/or auto repairs and heavy equipment repair
Experience maintaining and performing diagnostic repairs in relation to various makes and models, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and small engines
Experience working with automotive repair software, including diagnostic and repair information research
Experience with vehicle electric system diagnosis
Experience in the areas of repair welding and fabrication
Experience diagnosing and repairing basic hydraulic systems
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with recordkeeping
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
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 as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
JOB OPENINGS MY APPLICATIONS JOB CLASSES JOB ALERTS CLOSED JOBS
CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic
Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment)
Recruitment #...FM-001
LocationColchester, CT
Old Saybrook, CT
Putnam, CT
Date Opened8/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary$66,517* - $85,519/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job TypeOpen to the Public
Close Date8/25/2025 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 (CTDOT), is now accepting applications for CDL Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) positions with current openings in Colchester and anticipated openings in Old Saybrook and Putnam.
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
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
Locations: Colchester, Old Saybrook, and Putnam
This is an on-site position; it does not have a telework option.
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 (N or X) endorsement and no air brakes restriction, 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 candidates selected do not already have a CDL, they will need to have their 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 on your application. You will also be required to thoroughly complete the Connecticut Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Supplement (CTDOT-CDL-1) form.
For candidates who currently possess a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), be sure to include the MEC expiration date on 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) who 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 valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at the 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.
YOUR CAREER WITH US
ABOUT US
The mission of the CTDOT is improving lives through transportation. To learn more about our mission, vision, and values, please click 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 CTDOT's mission.
SELECTION PLAN
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CDL CLASS, ISSUING STATE (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ALL ENDORSEMENTS AND MEC EXPIRATION DATE ARE ADDED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER JOB-RELEVANT LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS AS WELL.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library 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, 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 ....
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 ....
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 a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes;
Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment;
Services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems;
Constructs and repairs any needed parts;
Welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding;
Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
Keeps necessary records;
In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
May operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components;
May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
May operate heavy equipment;
May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
prepare estimates and keep shop records;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience performing diesel, B-Tech level, and light truck repairs
Education in diesel technology repairs and/or auto repairs and heavy equipment repair
Experience maintaining and performing diagnostic repairs in relation to various makes and models, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and small engines
Experience working with automotive repair software, including diagnostic and repair information research
Experience with vehicle electric system diagnosis
Experience in the areas of repair welding and fabrication
Experience diagnosing and repairing basic hydraulic systems
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with recordkeeping
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
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 as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
Job ID: 489784429
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025
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