🚜 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 $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?
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 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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