Transportation Operations Technician II

About the Role

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position performs various highway maintenance tasks and offers excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals. For more information about the work we do, please watch this brief video.

Responsibilities

• Repairing guardrails
• Cutting trees/brush
• Patching roads
• Picking litter
• Ditching
• Assisting with plowing and salting during winter months
• Performing vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Working considerable overtime, particularly during heavy snowfall or emergencies

Working Conditions

Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. Employees must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies, may be required to report outside of their regular schedule or area, and must be reachable by phone. Workers must use tools and lift materials common in maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with heavy equipment, hazardous materials, roadside litter debris, and moving traffic are present. Possible exposure to blood or airborne pathogens. Participation in a random drug and alcohol‑testing program is required.

Who May Apply

This position (Transportation Operations Technician II, Job Requisition #55875) is open to all State employees and external applicants. The position is being recruited at multiple levels; to be considered for more than one level you must apply to the specific Job Requisition. Transportation Operations Technician I: 55863; Transportation Operations Technician II: 55875. For more information, contact Chris Taft at christopher.taft@vermont.gov.

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. OR 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

High school diploma or equivalent. CDL.

Special Requirements

• A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of the assigned workstation.
• Possession of a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement is required within the first six months of employment.
• Incumbent must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs individually, with assistance for 51‑100 lbs.
• Non‑original probationary employees must obtain the required CDL license prior to completing six (6) months of service in the position.

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. Therefore, the Work Experience section of your online application must include:

• A list of the names and addresses of previous employers for which you were an operator of a commercial motor vehicle
• The dates you were employed by these employers
• The reason for leaving employment

By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 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
• 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

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, new hires are typically made at the salary range minimum.

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. Please contact the hiring manager listed below for the full details of this program.