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, and concrete work, excavation for infrastructure repair, basin, and manhole repair, painting road markings, install 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 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 between $14.57 and $24.44 based on experience and if you have a CDL and tanker endorsement.
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
