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
• Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance

Environmental Factors

Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. Incumbents 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. An employee must be able to use tools and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and debris from roadside litter are present. 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.

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including the names and addresses of previous employers, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving employment.

Total Compensation

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

• 80% state-paid medical premiums and a dental plan for employees and their families
• 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 wellness program
• Student loan forgiveness

For more information about the benefits, visit the State of Vermont’s Benefits of State Employment webpage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. 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.