Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician

Location: Essex Junction, VT | Full-Time | Public Works Department

About the role

Join our Public Works team and make a difference in your community while building a stable and rewarding career. This hands-on position involves operating equipment, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting city services.

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)

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

Pay

• Non-CDL Operators: $20.05–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
• CDL Operators: Up to $29.58 per hour, based on experience
• CDL Training: Paid by the City after completion of the probationary period

Benefits

• 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.