Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont•Brandon, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Operations Technician II performs highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking up litter, and ditching. In winter, the position assists with plowing and salting. The employee may also assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance. Considerable overtime is required, particularly during winter months, and may also be needed during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may need to report outside their usual schedule or assigned area and must be reachable by phone. The position requires living within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation and participating in random drug and alcohol testing. The role offers state employee benefits, career development opportunities, CDL renewal reimbursement, and eligibility 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, or 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 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 license before completing six months of service in the position.
Complete all VTTC required coursework within one year or be enrolled.
Live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
Be able to lift 50 pounds individually and lift 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather and hazards associated with working near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, roadside debris, and moving traffic; may be exposed to blood or airborne pathogens.
Be available for considerable overtime, particularly during winter months; overtime is a condition of employment.
Participate in a random drug and alcohol-testing program.
For applicants who have operated a commercial motor vehicle, provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including employer names and addresses, dates of employment, 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.
May assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Report to work outside the usual schedule or assigned area when required and remain reachable by phone.

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 healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
Low-cost group life insurance.
Incentive-based wellness program.
Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
CDL renewal reimbursement.
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.
Career development opportunities.