Highway Maintenance Worker

About the position

This position involves skilled manual work in the operation of public works equipment for all highway division projects. The role includes the maintenance of city streets, sewers, parks, and other city property, requiring proficient use of all City owned or rented heavy equipment. The employee will perform various tasks as assigned, ensuring the successful completion of projects related to the highway division.

Responsibilities

• Performs labor as necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Operates equipment incidental to the work or task.
• Assists with all highway division projects including resurfacing and widening roadways, patching potholes, painting road markings, repairing guardrails, mowing, building/repairing sidewalks, constructing/repairing drainage structures, constructing/repairing wastewater structures, cleaning wastewater and stormwater lines, and clearing vegetation and tree-related work.
• Operates a snowplow, sidewalk plow, sander, and spreader, assisting with snow and ice management activities.
• Available to assist in public works related emergency work.
• Performs duties requiring independent judgment and in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
• Ensures time and work is accounted for on work orders.
• Makes routine contacts with other city divisions related to Public Works and occasional contact with the public.
• Supports the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the city.

Requirements

• High school diploma, two years of experience in parks, landscaping, or public works maintenance activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Possession of Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months.
• Working knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, and equipment involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, drainage, and wastewater systems.
• Working knowledge of snow and ice control techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including electronically.