Trade Opportunities
High School Cooperative Education Intern – This opportunity is available for students in technical programs or other occupations through practicum experience in the field. Learn our maintenance, automotive, carpentry, electrical, HVACR, Plumbing and more and prepare yourself for career readiness early on!
- Must be a junior or senior in high school, at least 16 years of age enrolled in studies related to the functional area of assignment.
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Apprenticeship - CDL training
QCW Auto Mechanic Statewide
- 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. CDL permit is required by date of hire.
- 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.
Transportation Maintainer statewide posting information with timelines, minimum qualifications
- Jan Posting – January 6th – January 20th
- May Posting – May 5th – May 19th
- September Posting – September 8th – September 22nd
Necessary licenses/certifications
- One (1) year of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.
- Class A or B CDL with Tanker and Airbrakes Endorsement
- Valid Med Card