Transportation Operations Technician II
State of Vermont, Londonderry, VT, United States
Job Title:
Transportation Operations Technician II (Job Requisition #54901)
Responsibilities
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, assistance with plowing and salting is required, and overtime may be required. The position may also assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Environmental Factors
Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. Employees may be required to work overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies and be reachable by phone. Work is performed with tools and materials commonly used in maintenance work, and normal hazards associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and debris from roadside litter are present. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required. Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.
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 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
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 the 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.
Non-original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to salary, State employees receive a comprehensive benefits package worth approximately 30 % of total compensation, including:
80 % State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
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. 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.
Who May Apply:
Position is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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Transportation Operations Technician II (Job Requisition #54901)
Responsibilities
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, assistance with plowing and salting is required, and overtime may be required. The position may also assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Environmental Factors
Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. Employees may be required to work overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies and be reachable by phone. Work is performed with tools and materials commonly used in maintenance work, and normal hazards associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and debris from roadside litter are present. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required. Considerable overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.
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 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
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 the 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.
Non-original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to salary, State employees receive a comprehensive benefits package worth approximately 30 % of total compensation, including:
80 % State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
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. 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.
Who May Apply:
Position is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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