Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary

CareerArc; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to join their Northwest Bridge crew. This temporary role involves crucial tasks related to bridge and highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, patching roads, and ensuring safety in outdoor environments. The position offers the opportunity to work in various weather conditions and requires a valid driver's license, with the potential for overtime during peak seasons. If you are ready to engage in meaningful work that contributes to community safety, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• No education or experience required, must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bridge and highway maintenance tasks.
• Work includes repairing guardrails, cutting trees, and patching roads.

Skills

Tool Usage

Maintenance Work

Ability to Work in Extreme Weather

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

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Title: Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 05/04/2025

Department: Transportation Agency

Location: St Albans, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $20.28

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians for the Northwest Bridge crew. These positions will be responsible for various tasks related to bridge and highway maintenance, such as repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching bridges and roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. It is anticipated that these positions will work 40 hours per week for approximately seven months.

Who May Apply

This position, Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary (Job Requisition #52288), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
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 (#52288)
• Transportation Operations Technician II (#52310)

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

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