Right of Way Field Technician I

Right Of Way Field Technician

This position is responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing safe and clean City streets and sidewalks. This position also performs construction, maintenance, and repair work on City streets, grounds, sidewalks, buildings, sewers, and storm collection and drainage systems. Operates snowplow and other snow removal equipment as requested during and after snowstorms. This position is eligible for a $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, and $500 quarterly over the next 9 months. Union Affiliation : American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Pay Grade 14 : $27.00 - $30.08 Hourly Remote Tier 1 : Zero (0) days remote / month Build a great career with the City of Burlington! Additional monetary benefits include an annual clothing allowance ($425), protective garment ($75), footwear ($300), and a wellness bonus ($400). We also have extremely low medical insurance deductibles, 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, and much more! All these great benefits equal a potential total compensation package of over $75,000 / year, not including what you could earn in Overtime pay.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

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Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are accepted online through our Government Jobs website. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.