Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Bennington, VT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Operations Technician II performs highway maintenance duties, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching. During winter months, the position assists with plowing and salting. The role may also assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter months, and is a condition of employment. Employees must be reachable by phone and may need to report outside their normal schedule or assigned area. The incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation. A Class B CDL is required, and a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within the first six months of employment. Required VTTC coursework must be completed within one year or the employee must be enrolled.

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 CDL with tanker endorsement is required within the first six months of employment. Non-original probationary employees must obtain the required CDL license before completing six months of service in the position.
Must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and, with assistance, lift 51–100 pounds.
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.
Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance as needed.
Work considerable overtime, particularly during winter months and emergencies.
Complete required VTTC coursework within one year or be enrolled.

Benefits

Sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 12, 2026.
CDL renewal reimbursement.
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.
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 as a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Career development opportunities.