Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary

About the role

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Middlesex. This hands-on role involves a variety of tasks that keep Vermont's roads safe and reliable, including repairing guardrails, patching pavement, ditching, clearing brush, and picking up litter. Seasonal staff also play a critical role in plowing and salting during winter weather events. Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Repairing guardrails
• Patching pavement
• Ditching
• Clearing brush
• Picking up litter
• Plowing and salting during winter weather events
• Working in extreme outdoor weather conditions
• Reporting to work outside assigned area or schedule and being reachable by phone
• Using tools and equipment commonly used for maintenance work
• Lifting materials commonly used in maintenance work
• Participating in a random drug and alcohol‑testing program prior to operating vehicles or equipment
• Working considerable overtime, especially during winter months

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• No formal education or prior experience required

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Valid driver’s license required
• Must reside within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required for successful completion of original probation
• Completion of all VTTC required coursework within six months (or enrollment)

Schedule

• Temporary position with variable hours; not guaranteed full‑time (no guarantee of 40 hours per week)
• Considerable overtime required, particularly during winter months, as a condition of employment