Transportation Operations Technician I

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is hiring an entry-level Transportation Operations Technician I to perform highway maintenance tasks, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching. During winter months, the position also assists with plowing and salting. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter, and is a condition of employment. The role includes a CDL training program and opportunities for career development. 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 a permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025. Work is performed outdoors in extreme weather and near traffic, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials. Employees may encounter roadside litter, blood and airborne pathogens, and emergencies involving floods, ice, snow, or hazardous materials. Employees may be required to report outside their assigned area or schedule and must be reachable by phone. The employee must be able to use common maintenance tools and equipment and lift materials used in maintenance work. Participation in random drug and alcohol testing is required before operating vehicles or equipment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license. A 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. The State of Vermont offers a total compensation package with benefits valued at about 30% of total compensation.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
No education or prior experience is required.
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.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Participation in random drug and alcohol testing is required before operating vehicles or equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of a CDL at hire; the posting notes the position offers a CDL training program.

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.
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 hires.
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 the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Career development opportunities.
CDL training program.