What are the responsibilities and job description for the AOT Technician II - Bridge Inspection position at State of Vermont - Department of Transportation...?
Overview
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented technician to support our Bridge Inspection Team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of Vermont's bridges and highway assets.
This is a field-based position with an office in Barre City Place, regardless of your residence or inspection location. You will assist a team leader in the planning and execution of a wide range of bridge and highway asset inspections across Vermont.
Core responsibilities include:
- Assisting with field inspections of bridges and other highway assets statewide.
- Supporting the team leader by taking photographs, preparing sketches, completing inspection reports, and ensuring accurate documentation of asset conditions.
- Maintaining inspection equipment and the assigned team vehicle to ensure readiness and safety.
This position includes on-the-job training where you'll learn specialized inspection techniques under the mentorship of experienced team leaders. As your skills develop, you may also be assigned to independently inspect ancillary highway assets. The work requires a specialized skill set, including experience and technical expertise in highway bridges and inspection practices. Attention to detail, dependability, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This is an active, outdoor, and physically demanding role that requires statewide travel and adaptability to varying field conditions. Inspections are conducted in all types of environments and weather, often under challenging conditions, including:
- Exposure to traffic and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow).
- Wading in streams and rivers.
- Working in dark, confined, or elevated spaces.
- Climbing ladders and traversing uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain.
- Accessing remote areas and steep slopes.
Candidates must be prepared and willing to work safely and effectively in these environments. The work demands physical endurance, situational awareness, and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety protocols.
Fieldwork is most intensive from April through November, with the remainder of the year typically spent in the office completing inventory management, data entry, report verification, and other technical support tasks.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. Statewide travel and overnight stays may occasionally be required. Schedule adjustments may occur based on project timelines, weather, or emergency inspection needs. Flexibility, reliability, and consistent communication are key expectations for success in this role.
Who May Apply
This position, AOT Technician II - Bridge Inspection (Job Requisition #53661), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Shane Morin at shane.morin@vermont.gov.
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.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in an 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, environmental technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related technical field.
OR
Associate degree in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, architecture, construction management, or related field AND two (2) years’ 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.
OR
High school graduation or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience as described above.
OR
One (1) year as an AOT Technician I with the State of Vermont.
Preferred Qualifications
As an Essential Agency of Transportation position, this role requires specialized technical skills and field experience in highway bridge inspection and condition assessment.
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: 11 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.
