Traffic Maintenance Worker

General Purpose

This position is responsible for painting road markings, snow removal, and installation of signs, as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of parking meters. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting in all Right of Way (ROW) operations as needed.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 14: $25.45 – $28.35 Hourly

Essential Job Functions

• Paint crosswalks, arrows, stop bars, school legends, railroad legends, and only’s.
• Maintain paint machine and all associated products.
• Plow snow as part of the City’s Snow Fighting Program.
• Operate manual and motorized snow removal equipment.
• Install, maintain and repair all parking meters throughout the City of Burlington.
• Collect, record and deposit all meter revenue on a daily basis.
• Produce reports for all meters and pay stations collected from to include type of meter/pay station, (i.e. 1-hour, 2-hour etc.), route, time of deposit, and person collecting.
• Assist in the lay-out and spacing of proposed meters.
• Maintain and keep up-to-date records on the Meter Master List.
• Repair and maintain all City parking lot pay stations and entry/exit gates.
• Collect, record and deposit pay station revenue as needed.
• Assist in the installation, repair and removal all traffic signs City-wide.
• Assist in the installation of all roadway and parking lot pavement markings.
• Assist other ROW work teams when needed.
• Gather asset information for the various categories of infrastructures, signs, hydrants, making use of hand-held computer and GPS receiver.
• Act as “Ambassador” for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
• May be required to be on call.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• 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 GED and two (2) years of experience working with and repairing small mechanical devices or other related field required.
• Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State CDL Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Ability to learn and use information and knowledge for all new technological changes in the parking meter, pay station, industry.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Ability to operate snow plowing equipment using front plow and salting unit, and wing plow.
• Ability to operate rotary and jack hammers, scarifiers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate Bob-Cat, bucket loader and sidewalk plow.
• Ability to manually lift and operate 45-pound post driver for installation of 12 foot sign poles.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds with assistance required.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings attended as required to maintain department equipment.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
• Ability to lay out parking spaces preferred.
• 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.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

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.
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• Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
• Pension Plan
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston &amp online)
• Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
• Employee Assistance Program
• Working Bridges Program
• Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
• Local &amp National Store Discounts
• Subsidized Transportation Options
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness