Transportation Intern Maintenance Worker - Temporary

State of Vermont•Cambridge, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is seeking an Intern Maintenance Worker for a position in the District 8 Cambridge garage. This is a unique opportunity to learn and receive training in the field of highway equipment maintenance. Duties include but are not limited to repair/maintenance of trucks and equipment, assisting with snow and ice control, guardrail installation, patching potholes, and cleaning the roadside. The position is open to students between the ages of 16 to 18 years old that are actively pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent. The work schedules offer flexibility, with the ideal candidate being able to work full shifts on school breaks and/or as their school schedule allows.This position, Transportation Intern Maintenance Worker - Temporary (Job Requisition #54646), 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. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jordan Quilliam at jordan.quilliam@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsDuties require working in extreme outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule and if so 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. An incumbent must be able to use tools and equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work as well as lift materials commonly used in routine maintenance work. Overtime work may be required, particularly during the winter months.