Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician

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Now Hiring: Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician

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Location: Essex Junction, VT Full-Time Public Works Department

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while building a stable and rewarding career? The City of Essex Junction is looking for a dedicated, hands-on professional to join our Public Works team!

What You’ll Do:

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)

What We’re Looking For:

Valid driver’s license & good driving record

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

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Pay

Non CDL Operators: Up to $24.00 per hour, based on experience

CDL Operators: Up to $29.58 per hour, based on experience

CDL Training: Paid by the City after completion of the probationary period

Affordable Health Insurance

City pays 94% of premium

Employee pays as little as $29.73 bi-weekly for individual coverage and $83.55 bi-weekly for family coverage

Generous opt-out cash incentives (up to $1,056.02 for family)

Generous Time Off

3 weeks paid vacation to start

18 sick days/year

14 paid holidays

Retirement & Security

Choose VMERS C (pension plan) or DC (deferred compensation plan),

457, IRA & Roth options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Short-term disability & life insurance

Extras

$675 annual uniform allowance

Comp time & OT available

Dental & vision fully covered

Ready to Apply?

The City of Essex Junction is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law.

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