AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Construction Materials Lab Job Listing at State of Vermont in Berlin, VT (Job ID CE3059FA-5D59-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) has an exciting opportunity in the Construction & Materials Bureau for a Laboratory Apprentice. The position will be responsible for logging samples into the computer system and prepping, testing, and reporting test data. The Lab Apprentice duties will also include assisting the Lab Technician with other related duties and may include use of a state-owned fleet vehicle to pick up aggregate samples from projects or aggregate sources and delivering them to one of the three State labs.
 
This position is based in Berlin, VT and offers flexible start and end dates, with potential for working through December. Ideally, the candidate will work 40 hours per week with some occasional overtime, but the schedule allows for some flexibility.  
 
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, able to work autonomously, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. This is a great opportunity for college students, or someone looking for seasonal employment. intern, internship

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Construction Materials Lab (Job Requisition #52317), 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. 

• AOT Technical Apprentice III (#52296)
• AOT Technical Apprentice IV (#52317)

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact John Staab at john.staab@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of full-time college coursework in science, engineering, environmental studies, or related technical field.
OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year performing engineering/technical support tasks.
OR
Two (2) seasons working as an AOT Technical Apprentice II with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

Current, valid driver's license required, and transportation may be required for field assignments.

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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