Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Brandon, VT

3d•Onsite

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. In winter, the technician assists with plowing and salting and may also help maintain vehicles and equipment. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter, and is a condition of employment. The position requires living within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and being reachable by phone, including when required to report outside the regular work schedule or area. The role offers career development opportunities, reimbursement for CDL renewals, and may be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for qualifying hires.

Requirements

At least 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; alternatively, 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. Non-original probationary employees must obtain the required CDL before completing six months of service.
Must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and, with assistance, lift 51–100 pounds.
Must be available for considerable overtime, particularly during winter, and be reachable by phone.
Must participate in random drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants seeking employment as commercial motor vehicle operators must provide detailed employment information for the preceding 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 snowplowing and salting during winter months.
May assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Report to work outside the regular schedule or assigned area when required, including during heavy snowfall or emergencies.
Complete required VTTC coursework within one year or be enrolled.

Benefits

80% of medical premiums 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 accounts for healthcare and childcare reimbursement.
Low-cost group life insurance.
Incentive-based wellness program.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Reimbursement for CDL renewals.
Career development opportunities.
Potential sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible hires.