Right of Way Field Technician I

Burlington City Arts; Burlington (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Right of Way Field Technician to ensure the safety and cleanliness of city streets and sidewalks. This role involves maintaining infrastructure, operating heavy machinery, and performing seasonal maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, a valid Commercial Driver’s License, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while building a rewarding career. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and equity in the workplace!

Benefits

Annual Clothing Allowance ($425)

Protective Garment Allowance ($75)

Footwear Allowance ($300)

Wellness Bonus ($400)

Low Medical Insurance Deductibles

Free Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Retirement Plan

Short-term Disability

Onsite Workout Facility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience required, preferably in highway, sewer, and drainage.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
• Operate snow removal equipment during snowstorms.
• Interact professionally with the public and co-workers.

Skills

Construction Experience

Commercial Driver’s License Class B

Snow Removal Equipment Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump Truck

Backhoe

Snowplow

Concrete Mixer

GPS Receiver

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining, installing and repairing safe and clean City streets and sidewalks. This position also performs construction, maintenance and repair work on City streets, grounds, sidewalks, buildings, sewers and storm collection and drainage systems. Operates snowplow and other snow removal equipment as requested during and after snowstorms.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 14: $26.21 - $29.20 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/month

Please note, DPW is looking to hire one Right of Way Field Technician. Applications for Right of Way Field Technician I and Right of Way Field Technician II will be considered to fill this opening.

Build a great career with the City of Burlington! Additional monetary benefits include an annual clothing allowance ($425), protective garment ($75), footwear ($300), and a wellness bonus ($400). We also have extremely low medical insurance deductibles, FREE Dental, life insurance, Pension retirement plan, short-term disability, four weeks of paid FMLA, two weeks of paid vacation, 14 City Holidays, a separate sick bank (capped at 15 days), onsite workout facility, discounts at local shops, the ability to convert OT into additional time off, and much more! All these great benefits equal a potential total compensation package of over $75,000/year, not including what you could earn in Overtime pay.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain safe and clean streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas; patch potholes, lay asphalt and resurface for proper drainage.
• Replace sidewalks and curbs.
• Raise or lower manhole or storm drain covers.
• Clean and clear trash, dirt and other debris from streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas.
• Operate, inspect and perform basic maintenance on street division equipment, including but not limited to: dump truck, front end loader, sidewalk plows, backhoe, etc.
• Clear streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas of snow and ice; salt as required.
• Locate sewer line breaks; repair appropriately.
• Perform seasonal street, sewer and storm drainage maintenance duties, including but not limited to: repairing lawns, fences, driveways damaged by snowplow operations, etc.
• Gather asset information for various categories of infrastructure, making use of hand-held computer, GPS receiver and tablet.
• Unclog sewer lines and clean storm drainage basins. Complete written forms, enter information in the field on tablet.
• Act as “Ambassador” for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
• Perform recycling collection duties, on an as needed basis, when recycling staff numbers are insufficient to effectively collect recycling.
• Clear trash, debris, and belongings on an as needed basis from identified homeless encampments.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related construction experience, such as, highway, sewer, and drainage construction required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License Class B, with tanker endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• Backhoe, plowing with seven-yard dump truck, concrete work experience preferred.
• Must operate snowplow and other snow removal equipment as requested during and after snowstorms.
• Ability to raise and lower manhole covers, storm drain covers required.
• Ability to operate all related equipment, for example, concrete mixers, bucket loaders, dump trucks, snowplows, sweepers, back hoe, skid steer, and all related hand and power tools etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
• Must be able to be on call and work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be a self-motivated, flexible, safety-conscious, team-oriented individual that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Must learn and follow VOSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

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