Street Laborer-Temporary

Burlington Electric Department; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 46,800 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlington is seeking a skilled worker to assist in maintaining and repairing city streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. The role involves outdoor, hands-on tasks across multiple municipal systems, including sewers and storm drainage, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include patching, resurfacing, equipment operation, snow removal, and data collection using GPS tools. Valid driver’s license and ability to work in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate equipment such as jackhammer, concrete mixers, and related street division machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and respectful conduct on the job site.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion within job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain streets and sidewalks, patch potholes, and resurface for drainage.
• Replace sidewalks and curbs as needed.
• Raise or lower manhole or storm drain covers.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on street division equipment.
• Clear snow and ice, applying salt and sand as required.
• Unclog sewer lines and maintain drainage basins.
• Gather asset information using handheld devices and GPS.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

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].