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Vermont Jobs lists this Transportation Operations Technician I - Temporary opportunity in williamstown, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transportation Operations Technician I - TemporaryThe Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is hiring seasonal Transportation Operations Technicians to support highway maintenance and winter operations in Williamstown. 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.This position, Transportation Operations Technician I, 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 to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.Environmental Factors: 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.
Worksite address
williamstown, VT, 05679, US
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