Transportation Senior Operations Technician
About The Position
The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a Transportation Senior Operations Technician for a position with the Morrisville team of the District Maintenance and Fleet Division. This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in leading a team in providing the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. The Senior Technician will be the Crew Leader for day-to-day work activities, following the direction of the Supervisor, and may act as a supervisor in their absence. The main duties of this position revolve around winter maintenance, including plowing with specialized equipment and treating roads with winter materials. Secondary activities include maintenance and supervisory work on roads, bridges, culverts, and related properties. The incumbent will enforce proper safety practices and will assist in training employees accordingly. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, in addition to considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in transportation maintenance activities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years or more of transportation maintenance or construction experience.
- One (1) year or more supervising a work crew.
- One season or more of operating a snowplow with or without wings.
- Six (6) months or more of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, rollers, and backhoes.
- A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
- Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement is required within the first six months of employment.
- Must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
- Must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.
- Must complete First Aid and CPR certification training within one (1) year or be enrolled.
- Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required.
- Provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including names and addresses of previous employers for which you were an operator of a commercial motor vehicle, the dates employed, and the reason for leaving employment.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in transportation maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Supervisor in leading a team in providing the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
- Serving as the Crew Leader for day-to-day work activities.
- Acting as a supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Performing winter maintenance, including plowing with specialized equipment and treating roads with winter materials.
- Conducting maintenance and supervisory work on roads, bridges, culverts, and related properties.
- Enforcing proper safety practices.
- Assisting in training employees.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
