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, 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.

Duties

• Repairing guardrails
• Cutting trees/brush
• Patching roads
• Picking litter
• Ditching
• Assisting with plowing and salting in the winter months
• Assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Opportunities for career development
• Reimbursement for CDL renewals

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.

Skills

N/A

Pay

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

Schedule

Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to extreme outdoor weather
• Availability for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies
• Required to report to work outside of regular hours and must be reachable by phone
• May be exposed to blood or airborne pathogens
• Always present when working on roads with moving traffic
• Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required

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.
• Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within the first six months of employment.
• Must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.

CDL Application Requirements

• Provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years.

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.