Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary

About the role

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Middlebury. This hands‑on role involves repairing guardrails, patching pavement, ditching, clearing brush, picking up litter, and plowing and salting during winter weather events.

Responsibilities

• Repair guardrails
• Patch pavement
• Perform ditching work
• Clear brush and vegetation
• Pick up litter and debris
• Plow and salt roads during winter weather events
• Carry out other highway maintenance tasks as needed

Requirements

Must be able to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather and be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Must be reachable by phone and able to report to work outside of the regular schedule or area. 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.

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.

Special Requirements

• A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• 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.
• Must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.

CDL Application Requirements

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

• Names and addresses of previous employers for which you were an operator of a commercial motor vehicle
• Dates of employment with those employers
• Reason for leaving each employment

By submitting the online application you certify that all information furnished is true and complete. The information may be used to investigate and verify your work history.

Schedule

This is a temporary position with variable hours; full‑time (40 hours per week) is not guaranteed. Overtime may be required, particularly during winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.