Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Saint Johnsbury, VT

10d•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. During winter months, the position assists with plowing and salting. The technician may also assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter months and emergencies, and is a condition of employment. The incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and be reachable by phone when needed. The position requires a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with a Class A CDL and tanker endorsement required within the first six months of employment. The incumbent must complete required VTTC coursework within one year or be enrolled. The position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000 for qualifying newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 13, 2025.

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 be able to lift 50 pounds individually and lift 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Applicants for commercial motor vehicle operator employment must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including employer names and addresses, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving.
Must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies and may be required to report outside the usual work schedule or area.
Must be reachable by phone.
Must participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program.

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.
May assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Complete required VTTC coursework within one year or be enrolled.

Benefits

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