Transportation Operations Technician I

State of Vermont•Brandon, VT

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is hiring an entry-level Transportation Operations Technician I to perform highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching. In winter, the position assists with plowing and salting. Overtime is required, particularly during winter months, and is a condition of employment. Employees may be required to report outside their assigned area or work schedule and must be reachable by phone. A valid driver's license is required. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained by successful completion of original probation. The employee must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and complete all VTTC-required coursework within six months or be enrolled in it. This entry-level role offers career-development opportunities and a CDL training program. Eligible newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into a permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025 may qualify for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000; contact the hiring manager for program details.

Requirements

No education or experience is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
A valid driver's license is required.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required by successful completion of original probation.
Must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Must complete all VTTC-required coursework within six months or be enrolled in it.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Must participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program before operating vehicles or equipment.
Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter months, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching.
Assist with plowing and salting during winter months.
Report to work outside the assigned area or schedule when required and remain reachable by phone.

Benefits

Sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into a permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025.
CDL training program.
80% of medical premiums paid by the State and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
State defined benefit pension plan and 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.
Career-development opportunities.