Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Rockingham. 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.

Who May Apply

This position, Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary (Job Requisition #55753), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. 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.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• Transportation Operations Technician I (#55753)
• Transportation Operations Technician II (#55718)

Environmental Factors

• Duties require working in extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• All employees may be required to report to work outside of their area/work schedule and must be reachable by phone.
• Dangers are present when work is performed near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and roadside litter.
• Employees may be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens.
• Hazards are always present when working on the roads as traffic passes, emergencies such as flood, ice, snow hazardous materials.
• An incumbent must be able to use tools and equipment commonly used for maintenance work as well as lift materials commonly used in maintenance work.
• Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required prior to operation of vehicles or operating equipment.
• Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements

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