Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary

State of Vermont; Chester (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Vermont invites applications for Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary in Chester, VT. This seasonal, part-time role supports highway maintenance and winter operations, performing tasks from patching pavement to ditching and litter pickup.

The position requires at least one year of manual labor experience with equipment, including snowplow operations, and a CDL with tanker endorsement within six months. Overtime is common during snow events, and employment is temporary.

Qualifications

• One year of construction, equipment operation, or related manual labor experience.
• Either one season operating a snowplow with wings OR six months operating medium or heavy equipment such as graders, excavators, and backhoes.
• CDL requirements: Class B CDL is required; Class A with Tanker endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Support highway maintenance and winter operations in Chester.
• Perform tasks like repairing guardrails, patching pavement, ditching, clearing brush, and litter pickup.
• Assist with plowing and salting during winter weather events; overtime may be required.
• Work with potential overtime and variable hours due to snow events.

Skills

Construction experience

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Snowplow experience

Job description

Title: Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 10/11/2026

Department: Transportation Agency

Location: Chester, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $23.75

Maximum Salary: N/A

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Chester.

This hands-on role involves a variety of tasks that keep Vermont’s roads safe and reliable, including repairing guardrails, patching pavement, ditching, clearing brush, and picking up litter. Seasonal staff also play a critical role in plowing and salting during winter weather events. Overtime may be required.

Who May Apply

This position,Transportation Operations Technician II - Temporary (Job Requisition #55715), 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.

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

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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 Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Special Requirements

A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
An incumbent must live within reasonable proximity of 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.

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.

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.