Transportation Operations Technician II Interim

Overview

The 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 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.

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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 II - Interim (Job Requisition #53782) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact Jacob Gauthier at

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties require the ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather. An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule/ area and must be reachable by phone. An employee 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. 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 Drivers License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

CDL Application Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation any person applying for employment as an operator of a commercial motor vehicle must provide detailed employment information for the past 10 years. Therefore the Work Experience section of your online application must include:

• A list of the names and addresses of previous employers for which you were an operator of a commercial motor vehicle
• The dates you were employed by these employers
• The reason for leaving employment

By submitting this online job application you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Special Requirements

A Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required.
An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
Possession of a Class A Commercial Drivers 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.
Note: Non-original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position.

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:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a 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 ways to save for your retirement: 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

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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.

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