Burlington Electric Department · 3 weeks ago
Right of Way Field Technician I
Burlington, VT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27/hr - $30.08/hr
2+ years expBurlington Electric Department is seeking a Right of Way Field Technician I to maintain, install, and repair City streets and sidewalks. The role involves performing construction and maintenance work on various city infrastructure, operating snow removal equipment, and ensuring safe and clean public areas.
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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
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Ability to actively support City 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
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
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
Preferred
Backhoe, plowing with seven-yard dump truck, concrete work experience preferred
Benefits
$2,000.00 hiring bonus paid out upon completion of the 90 day probationary period, and quarterly thereafter.
Annual clothing allowance ($425)
Protective garment ($75)
Footwear ($300)
Wellness bonus ($400)
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
Company
Burlington Electric Department
Burlington Electric Department is a municipally-owned electric utility of Burlington, Vermont.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.44MKey Investors
Federal Highway AdministrationUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-29Grant· $4.89M
2020-08-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Emily Stebbins-Wheelock
CFO and Manager of Strategy & Innovation
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