Transportation Operations Technician II

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/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.

These positions offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and reimbursement for CDL renewals.

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 II (Job Requisition #56007) , 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: 55973 Transportation Operations Technician II: 56007 If you would like more information about this position, please contact Dustin Horne at [email protected] .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.

You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors 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/ 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications 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, and 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.