Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician

The City of Essex Junction is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to fill the role of Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician in our Public Works Department. This position involves operating a variety of equipment and performing general highway maintenance and construction tasks. Responsibilities focus on operating basic to moderately complex trucks and equipment, as well as conducting a wide range of labor-intensive work to maintain the City's water and sewer distribution systems, sidewalks, streets, buildings, and grounds.

Why Work With Us as Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician?

The City of Essex Junction offers one of the best benefits packages among local municipalities. Highlights include:

• Pay/Wages

• The pay range is up to $20.05 to 21.93 per hour

• Opportunity for advancement it willing to obtain your CDL. The City of Essex Junction will pay for CDL training.

• Affordable Health Insurance: Employees pay only 5% of the premium every two weeks as a deduction in your paycheck-

• $24.28 bi-weekly for an individual

• $48.46 for a couple

• $46.86 for a parent and child

• $68.22 bi-weekly for family coverage

• Opt Out of Insurance Rates:

• $368.24 for an individual

• $736.47 for a couple

• $712. 47 for a parent and child

• $1034.74 for a family

• Generous Coverage: The City pays the first 80% of covered medical expenses.

• Time Off: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 18 sick days annually, and 14 paid holidays.

• Additional Benefits: More details about our comprehensive benefits package can be found below.

KEY DUTIES FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MAINTENCE TECHNICIAN (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, 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

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 or VMERS DC 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