Transportation Planner 2

Transit Fleet Planner

Recruitment #250523-8876FE-001

LocationNewington, CT

Date Opened5/27/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary$87,546* - $126,001/year (*Employees new to state service to start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 6/5/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation, in Newington, CT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transit Fleet Planner (Transportation Planner 2) to join the Office of Transit and Ridesharing’s Fleet and Customer Amenities Unit. 

This Office directly operates a statewide multimodal transit network including 8 divisions of the CTtransit state-owned bus system and CTfastrak – an ITDP Silver Standard BRT system. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• 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!

THE ROLE

In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in the planning, project management, and coordination of several ongoing projects within the fleet program, working to support Connecticut’s multimodal transit network, which provides over 42 million passenger trips per year.

The Transportation Planner 2 (Transit Fleet Planner) position will be responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders across multiple transit districts that operate medium to heavy-duty transit fleets, assisting them in a variety of capacities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale projects while ensuring that critical systems and processes are maintained at the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with different transit districts that operate medium to heavy-duty transit fleets, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration across regions

Project Management: Lead and manage the inspection program for more than 600 buses, ensuring compliance with safety standards and fleet requirements

Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to support planning efforts and decision-making related to fleet operations, maintenance, and performance

Program Support: Support various programs within the Office of Transit and Ridesharing by providing data-driven insights, recommendations, and assistance in managing fleet-related initiatives

Fleet Management: Assist with strategic planning and implementation of fleet-related projects, including vehicle procurement, maintenance scheduling, and lifecycle management

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location: Newington, CT
• P-4 (Engineering, Scientific and Technical) bargaining unit
• This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office

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!