The City of Essex Junction is hiring for our Public Works Department. The Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician will operate various equipment and assist in general highway maintenance and construction work, focusing on operating basic to moderately complex trucks and equipment. Additionally, the Operator will perform a wide range of general labor work to maintain the City's water and sewer distribution systems, sidewalks, streets, buildings, and grounds.
KEY DUTIES (Overview)
- Maintain City roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, and parking lots in winter: plow; remove snow using equipment; salt and sand all streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs.
- Perform a full range of basic road/sidewalk maintenance and construction work throughout the year, including grading, asphalt, concrete work, excavation for infrastructure repair, basin, and manhole repair, painting road markings, and installing signs.
- Perform various general labor work, including shoveling walks, mowing, brush cutting, operating a chainsaw, painting, general building maintenance, and general repairs.
- Mark out City-owned utilities as needed.
- Installing and reading water meters, flushing fire hydrates, repairing breaks in water, sewer, and storm lines, collecting and disposing of refuse, and the like.
- Perform water line taps/hookups for City residents.
- Maintain and repair equipment, including trucks, sidewalk machines, movers, and changing plow blades.
- Remove all graffiti, debris, and roadkill in the City right away.
- Reset traffic signals.
- Maintain documentation and accurate record keeping, including vehicle maintenance, fire flows, and sewer backups. Record all water breaks and curb stop ties.
- Set up and break down for special events, including traffic control.
- Maintaining positive working relationships with residents, vendors, and contractors.
- Maintain trees in the City right away, which includes watering, pruning, and removal.
- Support with cross-departmental collaboration.
- Being on call for snow removal from November 1 to April 1.
QUALIFICATIONS
- General knowledge and ability in vehicle maintenance.
- Basic mechanical skills
- Knowledge of basic computer applications
- Valid drivers license
- Good driving record
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Ability to live within 60 minutes of the City of Essex Junction.
- CDL preferred
PAY/WAGES
The pay range is up to $20.25, depending on experience.
BENEFITS (this is not a comprehensive list of benefits)
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- 14 paid holidays
- 18 sick days per year
- Retirement benefits include VMERS C and the ability to contribute to a 457 or ROTH
- Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 97% of the premium for medical and 100% employer paid for dental and vision
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Comp time and OT available
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- Uniform allowance of $675 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Ability to Commute:
- Essex Junction, VT (Required)
Work Location: In person