AOT Area Maintenance Supervisor II

About the role

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking an AOT Area Maintenance Supervisor II for a position with the Bennington team. This position is responsible for leading a team in providing the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and oversees the maintenance operations of roadways within the district. 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 train 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
• Oversee maintenance operations of roadways within the district.
• Perform winter maintenance: plow with specialized equipment and treat roads with winter materials.
• Carry out maintenance and supervisory work on roads, bridges, culverts, and related properties.
• Enforce proper safety practices and provide employee training.
• Withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergency situations.
• Report to work outside the regular schedule when required and remain reachable by phone.
• Travel outside the assigned work location as needed.
• Use tools and lift materials commonly used in routine maintenance work.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, high‑traffic areas, hazardous materials, and roadside debris.
• Potential exposure to blood and airborne pathogens.
• Work in high places when required.
• Participate in a random drug and alcohol‑testing program; may assist in scheduling random tests when filling in for the Transportation General Maintenance Manager.
• Overtime work is required, particularly during winter months, and is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of highway maintenance or construction experience, including both:
  • Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience or as a crew leader.
  • One (1) season or more of operating a snowplow with a wing.
• OR Two (2) years as a Transportation Operations Technician II or higher.
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
• For applicants who will operate a commercial motor vehicle, provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including:
  • Names and addresses of previous employers.
  • Dates of employment.
  • Reason for leaving each position.
• Open to all State employees and external applicants.

Benefits

• 80% State‑paid medical premium.
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Retirement savings: 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.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.