Public Works Equipment Operator & Maintenance Tech

City of Essex Junction; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension options

3 weeks paid vacation

18 sick days per year

14 paid holidays

Uniform allowance

OT/Comp time

Dental & vision coverage

CDL Training paid after probation

Job summary

The City of Essex Junction is seeking an Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician to join our Public Works team in Essex Junction, VT. This full-time role supports road, water, sewer, and facility maintenance, with on-call winter snow removal responsibilities and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications include a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), basic mechanical and computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

CDL preferred

Basic mechanical and computer skills

Ability to work independently and as a

Valid driver’s license & good driving

Live within 60 minutes of Essex

Job description

The City of Essex Junction is seeking an Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician to join our Public Works team in Essex Junction, VT. This full-time role supports road, water, sewer, and facility maintenance, with on-call winter snow removal responsibilities and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications include a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), basic mechanical and computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.