Transportation Operations Technician I

State of Vermont•Brandon, FL

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. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter, 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. The position 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 newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 13, 2025. New hires are typically placed at the minimum of the stated salary range.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
A valid driver's license is required.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained by successful completion of original probation.
Complete all VTTC-required coursework within six months or be enrolled.
Live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Be able to lift 50 pounds individually and lift 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Participate in random drug and alcohol testing before operating vehicles or equipment.
Considerable overtime, particularly during winter, is 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 work 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 permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 13, 2025.
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 for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
CDL training program and opportunities for career development.