Military Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Overview

The Vermont Military Department is looking for a Military Vehicle & Equipment Technician to work primarily at Camp Johnson in Colchester.

Military Vehicle & Equipment Technician are responsible for maintenance work across multiple Equipment types including but limited to:

• Loaders
• Lawn tractors/mowers
• Trimmers
• Dump trucks
• Snowplows and sanders
• Generators

Military Vehicle & Equipment Technician also maintain the grounds, roads and training areas requiring snow removal in the winter months. May be responsible for operating heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, dozers and heavy trucks equipped with plows and wings.

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in vehicle maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required when performing in automotive and equipment repair
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to complete assignments correctly, and in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors.

This position, Military Vehicle & Equipment Technician (Job Requisition #51953), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ronnie.

Cotten.

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

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

Duties are generally performed in Military Department garage, but some work outdoors in adverse weather conditions may be required. Incumbents will be required to operate a truck or other state vehicles to make emergency repairs or recoveries and require a valid Vermont driver's license. Enough physical strength is needed to perform duties which may require lifting weights of as much as 75 pounds.

Exposure to noise, vehicles in operation, petroleum products and paint odors are probable. Some risk of injury is inherent in this position.

Associate's degree or completion of a two-year technician program in automotive maintenance AND one (1) year or more of experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing automotive equipment.

OR

High school graduates with three (3) years or more experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing automotive, light and heavy equipment.

OR

ASE Certified in any light or heavy-duty mechanics and two (2) years’ experience.

Class B CDL with Air Brakes.

Must pass Federal Security Clearance and obtain a Military CAC (Common Access Card) for use on Federal computer systems.

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
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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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.