Transportation Operations Technician II

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. In the winter months, this position will also assist with plowing and salting, and overtime may be required. Additionally, this position may assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

These positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals. For more information about the work we do, please watch this brief video. Apply to join our dedicated, hard-working team today!

Sign-On and Retention Bonus

This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000! Newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders who are hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 13, 2025 are eligible.

Environmental Factors

• Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather.
• An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies.
• Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule/area and must be reachable by phone.
• May be exposed to blood or airborne pathogens.
• Hazards are always present when working on roads with moving traffic.
• Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required.
• Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience in construction, equipment operation, or related manual labor, including either one season of operating a snowplow with wings or six (6) months of operating medium or heavy equipment, such as graders, excavators, and backhoes.
• Upon successful completion of original probation as a Transportation Operations Technician I and possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Application Requirements

• In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years.

Special Requirements

• A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement is required within the first six months of employment.
• An incumbent must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs individually, with assistance from 51-100 lbs.

Total Compensation

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• A work/life balance with 12 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
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare
• A qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion 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.