Transportation Operations Technician I

About the role

The Agency of Transportation seeks a Transportation Operations Technician I. This position involves tasks such as repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching roads, picking litter, and ditching. During the winter, responsibilities include plowing and salting roads, with potential for overtime.

Responsibilities

- Repairing and maintaining highways - Cutting trees and brush - Patching roads - Picking up litter - Ditching - Assisting with plowing and salting in winter - Overtime work, especially during winter months

Requirements

No formal education or experience is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent - Valid driver's license - Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Skills

- Ability to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions - Knowledge of tools and equipment used for maintenance work - Ability to lift materials commonly used in maintenance work - Completion of VTTC required coursework within six months or enrollment

Benefits

- Comprehensive health and dental coverage - Paid holidays and generous leave plan - Family and medical leave insurance - Retirement plans including a defined benefit pension and 457(b) plan - Tuition reimbursement - Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare - Group life insurance - Incentive-based wellness program - Eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness

Pay

The step 1 rate for pay grade 18 is $21.41 per hour, while the step 15 rate is $33.11 per hour. The full salary range is provided, but new hires are typically made at the minimum.

Schedule

Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, which is a condition of employment.

Benefits

State employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, generous leave, family and medical leave insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, low-cost group life insurance, a wellness program, and eligibility for student loan forgiveness.

Application

To apply, visit the Vermont Department of Transportation's website and submit your resume. Resumes sent via email will not be considered.