Transportation Senior Operations Technician

VTrans is seeking a Transportation Senior Operations Technician for the Middlesex team of the District Maintenance and Fleet Division. This role assists the Supervisor in leading a team to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, serving as Crew Leader for day-to-day activities and acting as supervisor in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Lead winter maintenance operations, including plowing with specialized equipment and treating roads with winter materials.
• Supervise maintenance work on roads, bridges, culverts, and related properties.
• Enforce proper safety practices and train employees accordingly.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in transportation maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years or more of transportation maintenance or construction experience, including:
  • One (1) year or more supervising a work crew.
  • One season or more operating a snowplow with or without wings.
  • Six (6) months or more operating medium or heavy equipment (e.g., graders, rollers, backhoes).
• OR one (1) year or more as a Transportation Operations Technician III.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required; Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required within the first six months of employment.
• Must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
• Must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.
• Must complete First Aid and CPR certification training 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.

Environmental Factors

• Duties require exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies, including reporting to work outside of regular schedule and work area.
• Must be reachable by phone during emergencies.
• Must be able to use tools, equipment, and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work.
• Exposure to hazards associated with heavy equipment, hazardous materials, roadside debris, blood, airborne pathogens, and moving traffic.
• Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required.
• Considerable overtime, particularly during winter months, is a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and 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 retirement savings options: 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.

New hires are typically made at the salary range minimum. For more information, contact Burt.Tenney@vermont.gov.