Transportation Operations Technician II

Join our dedicated, hard-working team as a Transportation Operations Technician! This role offers excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, reimbursement for CDL renewals, and eligibility 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 3, 2022, are eligible. Contact the hiring manager for full details.

About the role

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, you will assist with plowing, salting, and may be required to work overtime. You may also assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Environmental Factors

• Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather.
• Must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies.
• May be required to report to work outside of your regular work schedule/area and must be reachable by phone.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• 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.
• Must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.
• Non-original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CDL Application Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, applicants for employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including:

• 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 provided may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Benefits

• 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.

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