Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

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About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Operations Technician II to perform highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching. During winter months, the role also assists with plowing and salting. The position may include vehicle and equipment maintenance. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter, and may also be needed during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees must be reachable by phone and may be required to report outside their usual schedule or assigned area. The position requires a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with a Class A CDL and tanker endorsement required within the first six months of employment. Employees must live within reasonable proximity of their assigned workstation and complete all VTTC-required coursework within one year or be enrolled. The position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for qualifying newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic roles on or after July 13, 2025. The State offers career development opportunities and reimbursement for CDL renewals.

Requirements

One year of work experience in construction, equipment operation, or related manual labor, including either one season operating a snowplow with wings or six months operating medium or heavy equipment such as graders, excavators, and backhoes; OR successful completion of original probation as a Transportation Operations Technician I and possession of a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
A Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement is required within the first six months of employment.
Must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Must complete all VTTC-required coursework within one year or be enrolled.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and lift 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Must be reachable by phone and available for considerable overtime, particularly during winter months.
Must participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program.
Applicants for commercial motor vehicle operator employment must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including employer names and addresses, employment dates, and reasons for leaving.

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.
May assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Report to work outside the usual work schedule or assigned area when required, including during heavy snowfall or emergencies.

Benefits

Sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for qualifying hires.
Career development opportunities.
Reimbursement for CDL renewals.
80% State-paid medical premium 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.