Right of Way Field Technician II

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 15: $28.65 - $31.92 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/month

Please note, DPW is looking to hire one Right of Way Field Technician. Applications for Right of Way Field Technician

I and Right of Way Field Technician

II will be considered to fill this opening.

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 $79,000/year, not including what you could earn in Overtime pay.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as 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…