Transportation Operations Technician II

Overview

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician II. This position is responsible for various tasks related to highway maintenance, such as repairing guardrails, cutting trees and brush, patching roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. In the winter months the position will also assist with plowing and salting, and overtime may be required. The role may also assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Step 1 rate for pay grade 20 is $23.75 per hour and step 15 rate is $36.88 per hour. The position is eligible for a sign‑on and retention bonus of up to $2000. Newly hired CDL and non‑CDL holders hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic jobs on or after July 13, 2025 are eligible.

Transportation Operations Technician II (Job Requisition #54770) is open to State employees and external applicants. 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: 54737
• Transportation Operations Technician II: 54770

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 or 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. Employees 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.

• 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, or 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 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.
• Non‑original probationary employees must obtain a required CDL license prior to the completion of six (6) months of service in the position.

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.

In addition to a competitive hourly wage, the State offers a comprehensive benefits package that is approximately 30% of total compensation, including:

• 80% State‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave…