Transportation Operations Technician I

State of Vermont•Saint Johnsbury, VT

4d•Onsite

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. Winter duties include assisting 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. No education or experience is required, but 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. The employee must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and complete required VTTC coursework within six months or be enrolled in it. The position involves extreme outdoor weather and hazards associated with heavy equipment, hazardous materials, roadside litter, traffic, and emergencies such as floods, ice, and snow. Employees may be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens. Participation in random drug and alcohol testing is required before operating vehicles or equipment. The role requires using common maintenance tools and equipment and lifting materials. Employees must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and, with assistance, lift 51–100 pounds. New hires are typically placed at the minimum of the stated salary range. 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. This is an entry-level position offering career development opportunities and a CDL training program.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
No education or 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, with assistance, lift 51–100 pounds.
Must 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.
Possession of a CDL at hiring may qualify for the stated sign-on and retention bonus program, subject to its eligibility terms.

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

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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Career development opportunities.
CDL training program.
Eligible hires may receive a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000.