Description
Department Of Transportation Rest Area Attendant (40 Hour)
Recruitment #260623-7405FM-001
Location
Middletown, CT
Southington, CT
Date Opened
6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$46,188* - $57,717/year *Salary Effective 6/26/2026 (*New state employees start at minimum)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
7/6/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an exciting full-time opportunity as a Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendant located in the District 1 area - Middletown, Southington, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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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)!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Location: District 1-Middletown, Southington, CT
A valid driver's license and pre-physical examination are required.
The candidate pool resulting from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur next year at various Rest Area facility locations.
Shifts will vary, weekend coverage is mandatory.
Examples of shifts available:
WORK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE Middletown
Wednesday - Sunday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday, Tuesday: OFF
WORK SCHEDULE EXAMPLE Southington
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Friday, Saturday: OFF
THE ROLE
The Department of Transportation Rest Area Attendants can expect to perform the following:
Grass cutting, trimming, shrub bed maintenance, hedge row trimming, litter pickup, snow and ice removal
Continuous cleaning within the confines of the rest area grounds and buildings
Related duties
The ideal candidate for this position would possess a comprehensive background in maintenance trade practices, adeptly applying mechanical principles and utilizing maintenance materials to ensure efficient operations.
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.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!
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