AOT Fleet Service Technician IV
About The Position
The Agency of Transportation is looking for a motivated individual to join our Colchester team as a Fleet Service Technician. This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000! Newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders who are hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025 are eligible. As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 23 will be $28.05 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $43.80 per hour. The work is challenging and the service it provides to the traveling public is rewarding. This shop is responsible for the repair and maintenance of a fleet light and medium duty pickups, heavy duty dump trucks, bucket loaders, backhoes, excavators, trailers and more.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience in the maintenance and service of light, medium, and/or heavy duty vehicles and equipment at the journeyman’s level INCLUDING experience in the installation and service of vehicle and equipment related electronic components.
- OR Three (3) years or more as a Fleet Technician III.
- A valid Driver’s License is required.
- Incumbents must obtain a Commercial Learner’s permit within 60 days of employment.
- Incumbents must obtain a Vermont State Inspection Mechanic Certification within 60 days of employment.
- Incumbents must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License, with air-brake certification and tanker endorsement, within six (6) months of employment.
- Incumbents must provide their own hand-tools.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in software used to diagnose and repair a wide variety of fleet equipment.
- Skills in vehicle and equipment electronic diagnosis and repair.
- Enjoy sharing knowledge with others and learning from them.
- Enjoy being a part of a team and staying busy.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintenance of a fleet of light and medium duty pickups, heavy duty dump trucks, bucket loaders, backhoes, excavators, trailers and more.
- Make emergency road repairs at any time of day and in inclement weather.
- Participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program once a commercial driver's license is obtained.
Benefits
- Sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
