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## Overview
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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fbwHQlY29Y){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}. 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.
## 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.