Burlington Electric Department · 3 weeks ago
Right of Way Field Technician II
Burlington, VT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$28.65/hr - $31.92/hr
2+ years expBurlington Electric Department is seeking a Right of Way Field Technician II to maintain, install, and repair City streets and sidewalks. The role involves operating equipment for construction and maintenance tasks, as well as responding to service requests and ensuring safe and clean public spaces.
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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: 7yd. & 14yd. dump truck, front end loader, sidewalk plows, backhoe, etc
Clear streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas of snow and ice; salt as required
Locate and repair sewer line breaks; locate and repair stormwater line breaks 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
Utilize the City’s asset management program to retrieve service requests, and add notes to completed service requests
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
Respond to service request notifications as assigned
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 possess, and maintain a Commercial Driver's License Class B, with tanker endorsement
Must meet proficiencies and certifications in one of these two tracks:
Track 1: Demonstrate heavy equipment operator proficiency (documented through written checklist) along with a minimum of one (1) year of heavy equipment operator experience, or two-hundred (200) supervisor-documented hours of actual jobsite excavation operation specific to backhoe/excavator operation in an urban environment
Track 1: Completion of at least one (1) educational training specific to: equipment safety, maintenance, equipment capabilities and limitations, materials & site preparation, grading, soils compaction, trenching/pipe laying, rigging and hoisting
Track 1: Once the above bullets are attained, complete ongoing yearly minimum of forty (40) additional supervisor-documented hours of actual jobsite excavation experience specific to backhoe/excavator operation and one (1) additional educational training specific to: equipment safety, maintenance, equipment capabilities and limitations, materials & site preparation, grading, soils compaction, trenching/pipe laying, rigging and hosting
Track 2: Successfully complete at least twenty (20) hours of training in leading/managing workgroups or successfully complete training to be a certified trainer in a job-related field as accepted by management
Track 2: Successfully complete at least twenty (20) hours of job-related course(s) in asset management, spreadsheets or other another technical area as accepted by management
Track 2: Have at least five (5) weeks (200 hours) in a supervisory or group leader role
Track 2: Once the above bullets are attained, complete ongoing yearly minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in a supervisory or group leader role and one (1) additional educational training in either leading/managing workgroups or a job-related technical course
Complete OSHA 30 within (6) months of hire and stay current with all safety trainings
Ability to work in a team environment to complete all ROW assigned construction tasks including but not limited to paving, sidewalk, and curb installation, catch basin, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure repair and installation
Proficient in raising and lowering manhole covers, storm drain covers required
Proficient in operating all related equipment, for example, concrete mixers, bucket loaders, 7yd. and 14yd. dump trucks with snowplows, sweepers, skid steer with associated attachments (asphalt milling attachment), and all related hand, and power tools etc
Proficient in operating the sewer and stormwater Vactor
Proficient in sewer/stormwater installation and repair
Proficient in paving/resurfacing roadways including but not limited to potholes, grinding and paving, repair patches
Proficient in recognizing required work, pre-mark location, and call-in required Dig Safe tickets
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
Must complete provided 40 hr. 'Hazwoper' training necessary to complete some job functions. This training also requires 8 hours of training annually after the initial 40 hours
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
Benefits
$2,000.00 hiring bonus paid out upon completion of the 90 day probationary period, and quarterly thereafter.
$500 after the completion of the 90 day probationary period
$500 quarterly over the next 9 months
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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