Transportation Operations Technician I

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician I. This position involves various tasks related to highway maintenance, including:

• Repairing guardrails
• Cutting trees/brush
• Patching roads
• Picking litter
• Ditching

During the winter months, this position assists with plowing and salting, and overtime may be required. Entry-level positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and a CDL training program. For more information, watch this brief video.

To apply, contact Janelle Green at janelle.green@vermont.gov. For more details about the sign-on and retention bonus, eligibility criteria, and the CDL training program, contact the hiring manager listed below.

Environmental Factors:

• Working in extreme outdoor weather conditions
• May be required to report to work outside of regular hours
• Must be reachable by phone
• Exposure to blood and airborne pathogens
• Risks associated with heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and roadside hazards
• Use of tools and equipment for maintenance work
• Lifting materials commonly used in maintenance work
• Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program
• Considerable overtime work, particularly during the winter months

Minimum Qualifications:

• No education or experience required
• At least 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required
• Must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for the successful completion of original probation
• Must complete all VTTC required coursework within six (6) months or be enrolled

Total Compensation:

• Includes an outstanding set of employee benefits worth about 30% of total compensation
• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
• The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.