Job Information
State of Vermont Transportation Operations Technician I & II - Temporary in Middlebury, Vermont
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1221768
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to perform road maintenance work for the Agency of Transportation (VTrans) involving a variety of tasks relating to the state transportation system, including plowing. This will be a seasonal position based in Middlebury that is responsible for assisting during winter weather events. Overtime work may be required.
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.