Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician at City of Essex Junction – Essex Junction, Vermont

🚜 Join Our Team at the City of Essex Junction!

Now Hiring: Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician
📍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: $20.05–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
• CDL Operators: Up to $28.51 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?
Join a team that values hard work, community service, and employee well-being. Help keep Essex Junction running smoothly and safely—apply today!

The City of Essex Junction is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive to build a team that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By embracing inclusivity in all aspects of our work, we enhance our ability to serve the community with innovation, responsiveness, and compassion, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the residents of Essex Junction.