Transportation Operations Technician II

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

What You Will Do

The incumbent will perform various tasks related to highway maintenance, including repairing guardrails, cutting trees/brush, patching roads, picking litter, ditching, and more. In the winter months, the incumbent will assist with plowing and salting, and may be required to work overtime. The incumbent may also assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position offers excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals. The incumbent will work in a dedicated and hard-working team environment, and may be eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000.

Requirements

• One (1) year of work experience in construction, equipment operation, or related manual labor
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within the first six months of employment
• Ability to withstand exposure to extreme outdoor weather
• Ability to use tools and lift materials commonly used in maintenance work
• Ability to work overtime, particularly during the winter months

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program