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
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.
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To apply, please contact Jordan Quilliam at jordan.quilliam@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via email. You must apply online to be considered.
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. 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, you must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years, including 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, and the reason for leaving employment.
Total Compensation
The State's total compensation package includes:
- 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- A 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.