Description
Location
East Hartford, CT
Date Opened
11/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$47,827* - $60,861/year *Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range.
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
11/17/2025 11:59:00 PM
Are you a self-motivated professional who excels at multitasking, and performing clerical and payroll duties?
Do you want to help shape the future of transportation in CT?
If so, come make an impact by serving your State!
Read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications in the East Hartford Signs and Markings department for the Transportation Supervisor's Assistant role.
District wide applicants who apply for this job posting will be considered for future vacancies.
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 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!
We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Office/On-site
THE ROLE
This position is in a maintenance garage environment, in which you will:
Assist in the operation of the garage by being accountable for and performing a full range of general clerical and maintenance assistance functions
Perform numerous office and recordkeeping duties that require preciseness, accuracy, and at many times a sense of urgency, as these duties directly relate to public safety
Use various computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft (Core-CT), STARS, and Analytical Reporting Systems, extensively in your daily duties
Support an active office, which can be extremely busy at times with various emergencies and priorities occurring simultaneously and be expected to balance several deadlines and tasks while staying proactive to complete daily duties
Interact with and provide information to diverse populations verbally and in writing
Use interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with the public, to address public safety concerns, important issues, and emergencies
REQUIREMENTS
Selected candidate must be willing to commit and accept assignment to emergency duties, including mandatory winter overtime. (November 1 through April 30, whenever your services are needed). Out of State vacations will not be approved during this time.
Various storm events will require you to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times can be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
You are required to hold residency within 20 miles of the posted job locations.
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.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of general clerical work experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
One (1) year of general maintenance support experience that includes a substantial portion of time on related clerical duties such as described in the Examples of Duties section may be substituted for the General Experience.
