Transportation Operations Technician I

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician I. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance such as repairing guardrails cutting trees / brush patching roads picking litter ditching and the winter months this position will also assist with plowing and salting and overtime may be required.

These entry-level positions offer excellent benefits opportunities for career development and a CDL training program.

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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. Please contact the hiring manager listed below for the full details of this program.

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

Who May Apply

This position Transportation Operations Technician I (Job Requisition #53822) is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note : This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• Transportation Operations Technician I : 53822
• Transportation Operations Technician II : 53854

If you would like more information about this position please contact Mark Tice at

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties require working in extreme outdoor weather conditions. All employees may be required to report to work outside of their area / work schedule and must be reachable by phone. Dangers are present when work is performed near heavy equipment hazardous materials and roadside litter. Employees may be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens. Hazards are always present when working on the roads as traffic passes emergencies such as flood ice snow hazardous materials. An incumbent must be able to use tools and equipment commonly used for maintenance work as well as lift materials commonly used in maintenance work. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required prior to operation of vehicles or operating equipment. Considerable overtime work is required particularly during the winter months and is considered a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

No education or experience required.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements

A valid drivers license is required.

An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.

Possession of a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required for the successful completion of original probation.

An incumbent must complete all VTTC required coursework within six (6) months or be enrolled.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including :

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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 States employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1