Transportation Operations Technician II

Transportation Operations Technician IIThe Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, such as 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. These positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals. This position is eligible 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 job on or after July 13, 2025 are eligible.This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment. Minimum qualifications include 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 is also an option. A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. An incumbent 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. An incumbent must complete all VTTC required coursework within one (1) year or be enrolled.Total compensation as a State employee includes an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including 80% state paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families, work/life balance with 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, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts, low cost group life insurance, and an 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.