Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented technician to support our Bridge Inspection Team. This role will assist the team leader in both the planning and execution of a wide range of field inspections across the state. These inspections cover primary bridges and other highway assets located across Vermont's highway network.

This is a field-based role with a home base in Belin Dill building, regardless of your residence or inspection location. The Technician will support the team leader with essential documentation tasks including taking photographs, drafting sketches, completing reports, and ensuring accurate records of the assets' condition. In addition, the position will be responsible for helping maintain inspection equipment and the vehicle assigned to the team.

On-the-job training is a key part of this position, and the Technician will learn inspection techniques through hands-on mentorship from experienced team leaders. Based on skills and experience, the position may also have the opportunity to independently inspect ancillary highway assets.

This is an active, outdoor role that requires statewide travel. Field inspections are conducted in a variety of challenging environments and conditions, including:

Exposure to weather and traffic
Wading in streams and rivers
Working in dark, confined spaces
Climbing ladders and navigating uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain
Traversing steep slopes and remote areas

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with travel and fieldwork requirements. Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed depending on project timelines and weather conditions. Fieldwork is most intensive from April through November, with the remaining time typically spent in the office on inventory management, data entry, report verification, and other projects.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Technician I - Bridge Inspection (Job Requisition #55593), 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.

AOT Technician I - Bridge Inspection (#55593)
AOT Technician II - Bridge Inspection (#54925)

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jeremy Spooner at jeremy.spooner@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in office, laboratory, and field setting for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Class incumbents may be required to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough, wooded, and steep terrain, travel in boats or work on structures above ground level. Duties may also require exposure to extreme weather conditions. Out of state travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field.

High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of experience performing engineering support tasks involved in one or more of the following: planning, surveying, design, inspection, construction, research and statistics, testing, investigation, maintenance or construction of various types of civil engineering projects.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this job class may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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