Highway Maintenance Worker

Highway Maintenance Worker

Salary

$54,392.00 - $57,720.00 Annually

Location

South Burlington

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500060

Department

Public Works

Division

Highway

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

City Hall/Public Works

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Skilled manual work in the operation of public works equipment for all highway division projects involving the maintenance of city streets, sewers, parks, and other city property, including proficient use of all City owned or rented heavy equipment. All other work as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Performs labor as necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks. Operates equipment incidental to the work or task.
• Performs manual tasks in assisting with all highway division projects including, but not limited to resurfacing and widening roadways, patching potholes, painting road markings, repairing guardrails, mowing, building/repairing sidewalks, constructing/repairing drainage structures, constructing/repairing wastewater structures, cleaning wastewater and stormwater lines, clearing vegetation and other tree related work.
• Operates a snowplow, sidewalk plow, sander, and spreader. Assists with snow and ice management activities.
• Available to assist in public works related emergency work.
• Performs duties requiring independent judgment and in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
• Ensures time and work is accounted for on work orders.
• Makes routine contacts with other city divisions related to Public Works and occasional contact with the public.
• Supports the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the city. Performs other tasks or functions as necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, two years of experience in parks, landscaping, or public works maintenance activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Possession of Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months.

Supplemental Information

• Working knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, and equipment involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, drainage, and wastewater systems.
• Working knowledge of snow and ice control techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including electronically.

The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
• 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Do you have a valid Vermont Drivers License?

• Yes
• No, my drivers license is from another state.
• No, I do not have a drivers license

03

How many years of parks maintenance, landscaping, and/or public works maintenance activities experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

This position requires possession of a Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months. Please select your CDL status:

• I have a CDL with tanker endorsement
• I have a CDL with no tanker endorsement
• I do not have a CDL

05

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

Required Question

Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)

Address 180 Market Street

South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

Phone 8028464118

Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov