Public Works Laborer

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

Salary : $20