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 $27 per hour if you have a CDL, depending on experience.
- The pay range is up to$24 per hour if you do not have a CDL, depending on experience
- 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