AOT Technician IV - District Maintenance

State of Vermont; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenss

Job summary

The State of Vermont's Agency of Transportation (AOT) Technician IV role is part of a small technical team serving the Central Region, based in White River Junction, VT. The position is permanent and full-time, with duties spanning office, lab, and field settings.

Responsibilities include supporting towns with grants, responding to emergencies, monitoring highways, assisting maintenance crews, and participating in construction documentation and inspections, including winter salt calibrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, environmental tech, surveying, construction tech, architecture, construction management, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Associate degree in civil/engineering tech with 4 years of related experience.
• OR High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience.
• OR One year of experience as an AOT Technician III with the State of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to towns including the town highway grant program.
• Respond to emergencies such as flooding and other natural disasters.
• Monitor access to state highways and work done in the State right-of-way.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance crews.
• Assist in construction project documents and inspection.
• Assist with winter maintenance salt tracking and calibrations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, environmental technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field

Associate degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, or related field

High school graduation or equivalent

One year of experience as an AOT Technician III with the State of Vermont

Job description

Application Deadline Date: 10/29/2026

Department: Transportation Agency

Location: White River Junction, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $29.73

Maximum Salary: $46.49

Overview

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) Technician IV - District Maintenance is part of a small technical team that works throughout the Central Region.

This position will:

• Provide technical assistance to towns including the town highway grant program
• Respond to emergency situations such as flooding and other natural disasters
• Monitor access to state highways and work done in the State right-of-way
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance crews
• Assist in construction project documents and inspection
• Assist with winter maintenance salt tracking and calibrations

Who May Apply

This position,AOT Technician IV (#55954), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail] .

Duties are generally performed in an office, laboratory, and field setting for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Class incumbents may be required to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough, wooded, and steep terrain, travel in boats or work on structures above ground level. Duties may also require exposure to extreme weather conditions. Attendance at public meetings as an agency representative may be required. Some public speaking may be needed. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered with contractors, property owners, and the general public. Out of state travel may be required. Overtime needs are predictable.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, environmental technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience performing engineering support tasks involved in one or more of the following: planning, surveying, design, inspection, construction, research and statistics, testing, investigation, maintenance, or construction of various types of civil engineering projects.

OR

Associate degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, or related field AND four (4) years of experience as described above.

OR

High school graduation or equivalent AND six (6) years of experience as described above.

OR

One year of experience as an AOT Technician III with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this job class may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's 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: 12 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

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.