AOT Technical Apprentice II - Traffic Data Collection

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The Agency of Transportation is hiring Technical Apprentices to assist with traffic data collection. These are part-time opportunities that offer a flexible schedule. This role involves driving a state-owned vehicle for up to seven hours a day to various locations across Vermont to set up automatic traffic counters and install road tubes. Map reading skills are essential, as well as attention to detail for data entry, downloading, and quality checks.

On occasion, the position may require assisting with the installation of in-road traffic sensors, which involves some manual labor. This role is ideal for candidates that are looking to gain hands-on experience in transportation and data collection while working outdoors. With flexible hours and the chance to explore Vermont, this is a great way to build skills in a unique and dynamic environment.

The schedule is 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, but can be flexible for candidates. The position will work from May to the end of October, but candidates with more limited availability are welcomed. Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position has the opportunity to be based in Brattleboro or Rutland, with one to two days per month required in Berlin.

This position,
AOT Technical Apprentice II (Job Requisition #54262), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

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.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed in office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. May be required on occasion to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough, wooded and/or steep terrain, or travel in boats. Field work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards and construction sites during all weather conditions. Duties may require exposure to extreme weather conditions.

One (1) or more years of college coursework. OR One (1) or more years of work experience in civil, construction, or environmental engineering, or related field.

Coursework or experience in engineering, construction management, or related technical field.

A current, valid driver’s license is required, and transportation may be required for field assignments.

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.