Street Laborer-Temporary

City of Burlington, Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a dedicated worker to assist in maintaining, installing and repairing streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. This on-site role involves daily field work, operating equipment, and interacting with the public to keep our city safe and clean.

Responsibilities include pothole repair, drainage improvements, snow removal, and helping with sewer and storm systems. A valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate street division equipment (e.g., jackhammer).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible team player, safety conscious, and able to learn to operate all equipment.
• Professional appearance and respectful interaction with the public.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain streets, sidewalks; patch potholes and resurface for drainage.
• Replace sidewalks and curbs.
• Raise or lower manhole or storm drain covers.
• Clean debris; operate and maintain street division equipment.
• Clear streets of snow and ice; salt and sand as required.
• Locate sewer line breaks and repair.
• Perform seasonal maintenance on sewer and storm drainage.
• Gather asset information using handheld computer and GPS.
• Unclog sewer lines and clean basins.
• Act as Ambassador for the City with the public.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Team player

Tools

Jackhammer

Concrete mixers

GPS

Hand‑held computer

Job description

General Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting in 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. This position requires the ability to work days up to 40 hours/week.

Union Affiliation

Non-Union

Pay Grade

$22.50 - $25.00 Hourly

Remote Tier 1

Zero (0) days remote/week.

Essential Job Functions

• 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: sidewalk plows, jackhammer, etc.
• Clear streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas of snow and ice; salt and sand 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 snow plow operations, etc.
• Gather asset information for the various categories of infrastructures, signs, hydrants, making use of hand-held computer and GPS receiver.
• Unclog sewer lines and clean storm drainage basins. Complete written forms.
• Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City’s diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to raise and lower manhole covers, storm drain covers required.
• Ability to operate all related equipment, for example, jackhammer, concrete mixers, etc. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer‑oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Must be able to work effectively and in a professional manner with crew members and leaders, other divisions and the general public.
• Must learn and follow VOSHA safety rules and regulations.

Additional Information

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, 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. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802‑540‑2505 or [e-mail].