Transportation Operations Technician II

State of Vermont · Eden, VT · Yesterday

Full-time

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, such as 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. These positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals.

Duties

Repairing guardrails
Cutting trees/brush
Patching roads
Picking litter
Ditching
Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance

Environmental Factors

Exposure to extreme outdoor weather
Available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies
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

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

Total Compensation

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
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. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.