Highway Crew Opening

Posted February 22, 2024 | ,

J O B   P O S T I N G

T O W N   H I G H W A Y   C R E W   &   G R O U N D S   C R E W

22 February 2024

The TOWN OF BRANDON seeks a qualified candidate to fill a full-time interdepartmental position.  This position is primarily and permanently in the Highway Department as a member of the Town Highway Crew.  This interdepartmental position will also secondarily and temporarily provide coverage of a Buildings & Grounds position which is currently filled by a staff member unavailable for the next several months.

A successful applicant must be able to operate public works equipment and vehicles, conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, perform all types of road maintenance, install and repair components of municipal wastewater (sanitary sewer) and stormwater systems, and respond on a 24-hour basis to emergencies.  As needed, the successful applicant will be required to conduct routine groundskeeping operations (spring clean-up and ongoing mowing of Town parks, recreation fields, and playground) at least until but not ending with return of the permanent Buildings & Grounds employee.

The successful applicant must function well as part of a team and within an established chain of authority.  Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be experienced in highway maintenance, construction means and methods, equipment operation (grader experience a plus), or a related field and possess a valid State of Vermont Class B air brake endorsement commercial driver’s license (CDL).  Pre-employment drug testing and intermittent unannounced testing is required. 

The Town of Brandon offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package.  The Town of Brandon is an equal opportunity employer.  Reply to Seth Hopkins, town manager, at the Brandon Town Office, 49 Center Street, Brandon VT 05733 or by email to shopkins@townofbrandon.com.  This position is open until filled.

The Town of Brandon is committed to providing equal employment and volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.