Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary

Company: State of Vermont
Location: Bennington
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewThe Agency of Transportation is seeking temporary Transportation Operations Technicians in the Bennington garage and surrounding area. These position will be responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, such as repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. It is anticipated that these positions will work 40 hours per week for approximately seven months.Who May ApplyThis position,Transportation Operations Technician I (#49687),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 (#49687)
• Transportation Operations Technician II (#49757)
  If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jacob Gauthier at .
  Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsDuties 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 QualificationsNo education or experience required.
  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Special RequirementsA valid driver's license is required.An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of assigned workstation.
  Possession of a Commercial Driver's 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.

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