AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Asphalt Materials Lab

Overview

This is a temporary Technical Apprentice position within the Materials Lab in Berlin, VT. The position will be working primarily in the Bituminous (Asphalt) Concrete Unit, assisting our full-time staff in the testing of asphalt materials, maintaining equipment, and general lab upkeep. The position will be working hands on with materials in the various stages of sample preparation and testing of the final product, under the direct supervision of a trained technician. Training will be provided, no prior asphalt materials testing experience is needed.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Technical Apprentice IV (Job Req #50247), 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 (#50195)
• AOT Technical Apprentice IV (#50247)

 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ian Anderson at ian.anderson@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

Associate's degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, or architecture.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing engineering supporting tasks involved in one (1) 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
Three (3) seasons of working as an AOT Technical Apprentice III 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.