Street Laborer -Temporary

Burlington City Arts; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in maintaining and repairing city streets and sidewalks. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including operating equipment for construction and maintenance tasks, ensuring safe and clean public areas, and engaging with the community in a respectful manner. The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player committed to diversity and inclusion, capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions. Join a dynamic workforce that values equity and strives to reflect the community it serves.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment like jackhammers and concrete mixers.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain streets, sidewalks, and surrounding areas.
• Operate equipment for snow removal and street maintenance.
• Interact with the public in a respectful and professional manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Orientation

Flexibility

Equipment Operation

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Jackhammer

Concrete Mixers

Hand-held Computer

GPS Receiver

Job description

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 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

If you applied to this position prior to 3/31/2025 by emailing [e-mail], and received a confirmation email, your application has been received and you do not need to reapply.

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: 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum 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.

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.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2050 or [e-mail].