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 St. Johnsbury. 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. The position is open to all State employees and external applicants. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time; the State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week. The position is being recruited at multiple levels (Transportation Operations Technician I and II), and applicants must apply to the specific Job Requisition for each level.
Responsibilities
- Repairing guardrails
- Patching pavement
- Ditching
- Clearing brush
- Picking up litter
- Plowing and salting during winter weather events
- Working in extreme outdoor weather conditions
- Operating near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and roadside litter
- Potential exposure to blood and airborne pathogens
- Working alongside traffic with risks from floods, ice, snow, and hazardous materials
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- No education or experience required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Special Requirements
- Valid driver's license required
- Must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation
- Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required for successful completion of original probation
- Must complete all VTTC required coursework within six (6) months or be enrolled
Schedule
Temporary position with variable hours; not guaranteed 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required, and considerable overtime work is required during winter months as a condition of employment.