AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Materials Lab & Courier Job Listing at State of Vermont in Berlin, VT (Job ID 0CF7C362-9ECE-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) has an exciting opportunity in the Construction & Materials Bureau for two Technical Apprentices. These positions will be working as a Lab Apprentice and Courier. The Courier duties include traveling around in a state-owned fleet vehicle and picking up samples from projects, then bringing them back to our central lab in Berlin. The Lab Apprentice duties include helping in multiple labs throughout the state, and will assist the Lab Technician with testing and other related duties. Both of these positions will be responsible for all of the duties listed above, and are based in Berlin, VT.

 

These positions are temporary with flexible start and end dates, with potential for working through December. Ideally, candidates will work 40 hours per week with some occasional overtime, but the schedule does allow for some flexibility. 

 

The ideal candidates will be reliable, motivated, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. These are great opportunities for college students, or folks looking for seasonal employment.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Technical Apprentice IV (Job Req #54533), 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 IV (#54533)
• AOT Technical Apprentice V (#54563)
• AOT Technical Apprentice VI (#54564)

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

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in both an office and field setting for which private means of transportation must be available. Field work 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of college coursework in engineering, construction management, or related field.
OR
Three (3) or more years of work experience in civil, construction, or environmental engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Special Requirements

A current, valid driver's license is 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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