Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary

State of Vermont•Saint Johnsbury, VT

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Bridge/Sign Shop, within the Agency of Transportation (VTrans) located in St Johnsbury. The Transportation Operations Technician II is responsible for routine maintenance and repair work, including assisting with bridge/sign maintenance, and stenciling. Duties require the use of a variety of tools and vehicles. These are seasonal positions that will work approximately 40 hours per week.Who May ApplyThis position, Transportation Operations Technician II (Job Req #54680), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. Transportation Operations Technician I (#54672) Transportation Operations Technician II (#54680) If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lance Duquette at [email protected] will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsDuties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule/ area and must be reachable by phone. An employee must be able to use tools and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and debris from roadside litter are present. May be exposed to blood or airborne pathogens. Hazards are always present when working on roads with moving traffic. 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.

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.
In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years.
A list of the names and addresses of previous employers for which you were an operator of a commercial motor vehicle
The dates you were employed by these employers
The reason for leaving employment