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Town of Killington Highway & Facilities Maintenance Crew Member in Killington, Vermont
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Highway & Facilities Maintenance Crew Member
Job Summary and Application Instructions
To apply: Mail resume to Public Works Director, Abbie Sherman at P.O. Box 429, Killington,
VT 05751 or send via email at: publicworks@killingtontown.com
JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance work for the Town of Killington involves a variety of tasks related to the Town Roadways
and buildings. Maintenance workers are responsible for routine maintenance and repair work. Duties
typically require the use of a variety of tools and vehicles. Overtime work is required, particularly
during the winter months, and is considered a condition of employment. A newly hired employee must
complete all training and safety requirements and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of
maintenance and/or construction activities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Highway
Foreman.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Highway and Facilities Maintenance Crew Member shall:
1. Operates commercial motor vehicles and other related equipment while performing
timely and effective maintenance of all municipal roads and right of way (ROW),
including, but not limited to plowing, spreading sand and salt; and compacting gravel
roads to facilitate safe travel conditions.
2. Performs timely and effective repair of all municipal roads, ROW, and drainage
systems.
3. Performs timely and effective maintenance of ROW along roads including but not
limited to mowing, trimming, brush/branch/tree removal, clearing the roads of trees and
limbs from storm damage, etc.
4. Performs basic patching of potholes and surfaces, sweeping, flagging, mowing,
shoulder repair, cutting brush and trees.
5. Serves as a member of a work crew using labor and hand tools to complete assigned
tasks.
6. Installs and repairs culverts, drainage ditches, and other town-owned infrastructure.
7. Interacts with the public in a positive manner that inspires confidence in the town.
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8. Performs routine maintenance (including washing and cleaning) and minor repairs on
municipal trucks and equipment, ensuring that regular oil changes, light bulb
replacement, lubrication, tire inflation and other needed maintenance take place to
preserve vehicle longevity and ensure safe operation.
9. Keeps accurate documentation such as timesheets, daily work sheets, and maintenance
records.
10. Participates in all safety training offered/sponsored by the municipality.
11. Performs other work as deemed necessary by the Highway Foreman or his/her designee.
12. Take individual responsibility for working in a safe manner and adhere to the Town\'s
safety policies.
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
The Highway and Facilities Maintenance Worker shall:
1. Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent or two years of relevant experience.
2. Possess knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance,
repair and maintenance of highways, bridges and other related highway and facilities operations
including safety precautions.
3. Ability to communicate well with fellow employees and the general public.
4. Possess a current Vermont Motor Vehicle operators license and have or obtain a
Commercial Drivers License B within 6 months.
5. Possess an acceptable past work record
6. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing during employment
7. Ability to develop institutional knowledge such as structures to avoid when plowing,
techniques for plowing difficult sections, which routes to plow first, etc.
8. Ability to recognize maintenance and repair problems that could require significant
maintenance if deferred.
9. Ability to work overtime including nights and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Highway & Facilities Maintenance Worker shall be able to:
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1. Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands
and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.
2. Walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
3. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100
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