Transportation Operations Technician I

The Agency of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Operations Technician I.

This position 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.

These entry-level positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and a CDL training program.

For more information about the work we do, please watch this brief video .

Apply to join our dedicated, hard-working team today!

This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2000!

Newly hired CDL and non-CDL holders who are hired into permanent maintenance worker or mechanic job on or after July 13, 2025 are eligible.

Please contact the hiring manager listed below for the full details of this program.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, new hires are typically made at the salary range minimum.

Who May Apply This position, Transportation Operations Technician I (Job Requisition #55971) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: 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: 55971 Transportation Operations Technician II: 56010 If you would like more information about this position, please contact Gregory Smith at [email protected] .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.

You must apply online to be considered.

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.