Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary

State of Vermont • Mendon, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Agency of Transportation is hiring a temporary seasonal Transportation Operations Technician II to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Mendon. The hands-on position performs varied tasks that help keep Vermont roads safe and reliable, primarily within the Traffic/Sign Shop, and supports plowing and salting during winter weather events.

The role requires considerable overtime, particularly during winter months, and employees may need to report outside their scheduled hours or assigned area. The incumbent must be reachable by phone and live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation. This temporary position has variable hours; the State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

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 (CDL) is required.
• A Class A CDL 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 withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather, use tools, and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work.
• Must be available for considerable overtime, particularly during winter months; this is a condition of employment.
• Must be reachable by phone and may be required to report outside the work schedule or assigned area.
• 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 prior employers' names and addresses, employment dates, and reasons for leaving.

Responsibilities

• Support highway maintenance and winter operations, primarily within the Traffic/Sign Shop.
• Participate in plowing and salting during winter weather events.
• Be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies.
• Report to work outside the scheduled work hours or assigned area when required.
• Use tools and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work.
• Complete required VTTC coursework within one year or be enrolled.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed