Responsibilities include but arent limited to: Removing hazardous trees, trimming limbs and brush for visibility; Assessing tree hazards, and safely using climbing gear and bucket trucks; Operating and maintaining specialized equipment such as chainsaws, pole pruners, and safety gear; Supervise or lead a team of Transportation Maintainers and ensures public and crew safety during all operations; Snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, pothole patching, guardrail repairs, and responding to traffic incidents. In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for performing a variety of highly skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of state roadways, roadsides, bridges, airports and other departmental facilities; operates and maintains highly complex mechanical equipment; may serve as trainer.