Top 86 Highway department Jobs in Connecticut

Administrative Assistant
State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services —Hartford, CT
- $67,007 - $86,709 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
1d
Civil Engineer (Highway) (PDP) (Direct Hire)
US Federal Highway Administration —Hartford, CT
- $56,039 - $90,540 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)
State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation —Newington, CT
- $91,979 - $132,381 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Free parking
2d
Maintainer II
Town Of Wethersfield —Wethersfield, CT
- $60,615 - $71,017 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Construction experience
Forensic Fraud Examiner
State of Connecticut - Office of Attorney General —Hartford, CT
- $104,612 - $133,870 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 7 years
- CPA
- Mid-level
12d
Human Resources Associate
State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services —Hartford, CT
- $75,833 - $103,405 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Research
- Tuition reimbursement
5d
Technician - Mark-out Inspection
Avangrid —Orange, CT
- $44.27 - $48.11 an hour
- On call
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
6d
Highway Leadman
Town of Essex —Essex, CT
- From $37.08 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Equipment Mechanic II - Highway Department
Town of Newington —Newington, CT
- From $38.03 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Department Lead I
Parker Hannifin Corporation —North Haven, CT
- $23.75 - $35.50 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
13d
Senior Project Manager – Highway Bridge
Jacobs —Wethersfield, CT
- $185,000 - $200,000 a year
- On call
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Truck Driver - Highway/Transfer Station
Town of North Stonington —North Stonington, CT
- From $28.64 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Truck Driver- Pick up and Delivery
J.P. Express Service, Inc —Northford, CT
- $25 - $31 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver
Freshpoint —Hartford, CT
- $27 an hour
- Overtime
- Local
- English
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver
Freshpoint —Hartford, CT
- $25 an hour
- CDL B
- Inventory management
- Local
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
Human Resources Specialist
State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services —Hartford, CT
- $87,787 - $119,701 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Research
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - PUBLIC WORKS
Town of Enfield CT —Enfield, CT
- $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Research
- Office
Front Desk Agent - Full Time
Omni Hotels & Resorts —New Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Entry level
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick Apply
Department of Public Works - Truck Driver
Advanced Hospitality —Clinton, CT
- $30.93 an hour
- Email
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Office Engineer
AI Engineers —Middletown, CT
- $60 - $105 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Civil engineering
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
12d

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Administrative Assistant

State of Connecticut - Department of Administrative Services -
Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$67,007 - $86,709 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Meeting minutes
Report preparation
Staff supervision
Office activity coordination
Business travel arrangements
Team leadership
Expense management
Writing skills
Content editing
Content writing
Meeting transcription
Executive administrative support
Research
Mid-level
Secretarial Science
Meeting scheduling
Hiring
Analysis skills
Policy & process development
Math
Task prioritization
Team training
Financial control management
Organizational skills
Microsoft Teams
Purchasing
Interviewing
Managing projects
Typing
Budget preparation

Full Job Description

Are you a dedicated and hardworking professional equipped with a variety of people, analytical, and technical skills? Is communication one of your strengths?
If you enjoy helping others and are a stickler for details, this opportunity could be a great fit!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Procurement Unit has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Administrative Assistant.

WHAT WE OFFER

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday schedule
First shift hours
Hybrid schedule- combination of in office and telework in accordance with the Telework Policy.
Central Office located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT, with modern amenities and easy access to all major highways

THE ROLE

The Procurement team works with customers and team members to understand their needs and expectations. We promote learning, creativity, and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We value respect, integrity, excellence, diversity, and inclusion, and seek team members who share those values.

ABOUT US

DAS is a state agency whose mission is to provide efficient and effective administrative services to state agencies, departments and other governmental entities. DAS leads procurement, information technology, human resources, and other administrative functions. We deliver value-added procurement programs and services by creating efficiencies introducing smart technologies, and providing collaboration and strategic leadership while acting with integrity. If this mission assigns with your characteristics and career goals this could be role you've been searching for! We love to continuously improve customer service and business processes, fostering, and sustaining a strong work environment, strong staff performance, and accountability while strategically aligning our resources.

Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee!

Selection Plan

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit 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 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 [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:

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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.
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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 Jasmyn Raymond 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 independently performing the most complex tasks in providing both office administration and secretarial support for a major program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs the most complex office administrative duties as described in the following areas:

TYPING:
- Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;
- Proofreads for content;
- Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
FILING:
- Designs office filing systems;
- Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
- Maintains, updates and reviews references materials and manuals.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices and/or policies) for own or manager's signature.
REPORT WRITING:
- Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources and prepares statistical and/or narrative reports;
- Analyzes information and may make recommendations.
INTERPERSONAL:
- Acts for manager by interpreting established policies and procedures, etc.;
- Troubleshoots by relieving manager of as much administrative detail as possible;
- Acts for and regularly makes decisions in manager's absence (within prescribed limits of authority).
PROCESSING:
- Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;
- May make recommendations to supervisor.
SECRETARY:
- Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
- Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);
- Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;
- Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;
- Prepares expense accounts;
- Makes travel arrangements.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
- Authorizes purchases and payments (within prescribed limits of authority);
- Develops input and prepares documentation for office and/or department budget;
- Coordinates budget control and monitoring;
- Develops office and/or department procedural manuals;
- Assists in interviewing and hiring office support staff;
- Trains office support staff;
- May supervise office support staff.
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of
- office administration and management;
- department and/or unit policies and procedures;
- proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;
- business communications;
Knowledge of business math;
Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;
- operate office suite software;
- take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to manager).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 2 or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience proofreading documents to ensure accuracy.
Experience managing projects with competing deadlines prioritizing workflow.
Experience providing support services to all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams.

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highway department jobs in connecticut

Administrative Assistant

Civil Engineer (Highway) (PDP) (Direct Hire)

Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

Maintainer II

Forensic Fraud Examiner

Human Resources Associate

Technician - Mark-out Inspection

Highway Leadman

Equipment Mechanic II - Highway Department

Department Lead I

Senior Project Manager – Highway Bridge

Truck Driver - Highway/Transfer Station

Truck Driver- Pick up and Delivery

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Human Resources Specialist

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - PUBLIC WORKS

Front Desk Agent - Full Time

Department of Public Works - Truck Driver

Office Engineer