Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Thetford, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, such as repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. In the winter months, this position will also assist with plowing and salting, and overtime may be required. Additionally, this position may assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance. These positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals. This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000 for newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders who are hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025.

Requirements

One (1) year of work experience in construction, equipment operation, or related manual labor INCLUDING EITHER one season of operating a snowplow with wings OR six (6) months of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, excavators, and backhoes
Upon successful completion of original probation as a Transportation Operations Technician I AND possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement
A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required
An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement is required within the first six months of employment
An incumbent must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled
Non-original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position
Ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather
Available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies
May be required to report to work outside of their work schedule/area and must be reachable by phone
Ability to use tools and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work
Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required
Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment
Provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years for any commercial motor vehicle operator positions, including names and addresses of employers, dates of employment, and reason for leaving