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/WAGESThe 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 experienceOpportunity 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-weeklyfor an individual$48.46 for a couple$46.86 for a parent and child$68.22 bi-weekly for family coverageOptOut of Insurance Rates:$368.24 for an individual$736.47 for a couple$712. 47 for a parent and child$1034.74 for a familyGenerous 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.QUALIFICATIONSGeneral knowledge and ability in vehicle maintenance.Basicmechanical skillsKnowledge of basic computer applicationsValid drivers licenseGood driving recordAbility to work independently and on a team.Ability to live within 60 minutes of the City of Essex Junction.CDL preferredBENEFITS (this is not a comprehensive list of benefits)3 weeks paid vacation to start14 paid holidays18 sick days per yearRetirement benefits include VMERS C or VMERS DCand the ability to contribute to a 457 or ROTHGenerous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 97% of the premium for medical and 100% employer paid for dental and visionPublic Service Loan Forgiveness programComp time and OT availableShort-term disability and life insuranceUniform allowance of $675 per yearPowered by JazzHRPI259227155 Apply