AOT Technician I - Bridge Inspection

State of Vermont•Barre, VT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented technician to support our Bridge Inspection Team. This role will assist the team leader in both the planning and execution of a wide range of field inspections across the state. These inspections cover primary bridges and other highway assets located across Vermont's highway network. This is a field-based role with a home base in Belin Dill building, regardless of your residence or inspection location. The Technician will support the team leader with essential documentation tasks including taking photographs, drafting sketches, completing reports, and ensuring accurate records of the assets' condition. In addition, the position will be responsible for helping maintain inspection equipment and the vehicle assigned to the team. On-the-job training is a key part of this position, and the Technician will learn inspection techniques through hands-on mentorship from experienced team leaders. Based on skills and experience, the position may also have the opportunity to independently inspect ancillary highway assets. This is an active, outdoor role that requires statewide travel. Field inspections are conducted in a variety of challenging environments and conditions, including exposure to weather and traffic, wading in streams and rivers, working in dark, confined spaces, climbing ladders and navigating uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain, and traversing steep slopes and remote areas. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with travel and fieldwork requirements. Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed depending on project timelines and weather conditions. Fieldwork is most intensive from April through November, with the remaining time typically spent in the office on inventory management, data entry, report verification, and other projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field.
OR High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of experience performing engineering support tasks involved in one or more of the following: planning, surveying, design, inspection, construction, research and statistics, testing, investigation, maintenance or construction of various types of civil engineering projects.
Private means of transportation must be available.
May be required to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
May be required to traverse rough, wooded, and steep terrain.
May be required to travel in boats or work on structures above ground level.
May be required to travel out of state.

Nice To Haves

Some positions in this job class may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist the team leader in planning and execution of field inspections.
Take photographs, draft sketches, and complete reports.
Ensure accurate records of asset condition.
Help maintain inspection equipment and the assigned vehicle.
Learn inspection techniques through hands-on mentorship.
Independently inspect ancillary highway assets (based on skills and experience).
Perform inventory management, data entry, and report verification during office time.