Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Are you ready to make a difference in your community while building a stable and rewarding career? The City of Essex Junction is looking for a dedicated, hands-on professional to join our Public Works team! 🔧 What You’ll Do: Operate trucks and equipment for road, sidewalk, and utility maintenance Plow, salt, and sand streets and sidewalks in winter Perform excavation, asphalt/concrete work, and infrastructure repairs Maintain water/sewer systems, buildings, and grounds Support special events and cross-departmental projects Be on-call for snow removal (Nov 1 – Apr 1)
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license & good driving record
- CDL preferred
- Basic mechanical and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must live within 60 minutes of Essex Junction
Responsibilities
- Operate trucks and equipment for road, sidewalk, and utility maintenance
- Plow, salt, and sand streets and sidewalks in winter
- Perform excavation, asphalt/concrete work, and infrastructure repairs
- Maintain water/sewer systems, buildings, and grounds
- Support special events and cross-departmental projects
- Be on-call for snow removal (Nov 1 – Apr 1)
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Non‑CDL Operators: $20.05–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
- CDL Operators: Up to $28.51 per hour, based on experience
- CDL Training: Paid by the City after completion of the probationary period
- Affordable Health Insurance
- City pays 94% of premium
- Employee pays as little as $29.73 bi-weekly for individual coverage and $83.55 bi-weekly for family coverage
- Generous opt-out cash incentives (up to $1,056.02 for family)
- Generous Time Off
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- 18 sick days/year
- 14 paid holidays
- Retirement & Security
- Choose VMERS C (pension plan) or DC (deferred compensation plan), 457, IRA & Roth options
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Short-term disability & life insurance
- Extras
- $675 annual uniform allowance
- Comp time & OT available
- Dental & vision fully covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
