Transportation Operations Technician I

State of Vermont•Derby, VT

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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. During winter months, the technician assists with plowing and salting. The position involves considerable overtime, particularly in winter, and overtime is a condition of employment. The role offers career-development opportunities and a CDL training program. A sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 may be available to eligible new hires under the program described in the posting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a CDL at the time of hire may qualify a new hire for the sign-on and retention bonus program, subject to the program's eligibility details.

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.
Use tools and equipment commonly used for maintenance work.
Lift materials commonly used in maintenance work.
Complete required VTTC coursework within six months or be enrolled.

Benefits

Sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible new hires.
CDL training program.
80% of the medical premium 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.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.