Open Positions

Full-Time Road Crew Member – Town of Brighton

 

Location: Brighton, VT

 

Salary Range: Competitive hourly wage

 

Application Deadline: February 28th, 2025

 

Contact Information:  

            Name: Town Office

            Phone: 802-723-4405

            Email: townmanager@brightonvt.gov  

            Application URL:  https://brightonvt.org/jobpostings/

 

Job Description:

The Town of Brighton is seeking a skilled and motivated Full-Time Road Crew Member to join our Highway Department. This role is vital in ensuring the safety, maintenance, and functionality of our town’s roads and infrastructure. If you’re dedicated to community service and have experience in road maintenance and equipment operation, we encourage you to apply.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Operate town vehicles and heavy equipment, including snowplows, dump trucks, and loaders

            Perform routine road maintenance tasks such as grading, ditching, and resurfacing

            Conduct winter maintenance, including snow plowing, sanding, and de-icing

            Maintain road signs and guardrails, ensuring safety and visibility

            Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment

            Assist with emergency response efforts during inclement weather or other emergencies

            Support other public works activities as needed

            All other duties as assigned within the scope of work

 

Qualifications:

            Required:

                        Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

                        Experience in road maintenance and heavy equipment operation

                        Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, comply with ongoing random drug and alcohol testing, and complete a background check prior to hiring.

            Preferred:

                        Experience with winter road maintenance, including snow plowing and sanding

                        Familiarity with minor vehicle and equipment repair

                        Basic computer skills for email, Microsoft Excel, and Word

 

Compensation and Benefits:

            Competitive hourly wage, with the potential for higher pay based on qualifications and expertise.

            Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, VMERS retirement plan, compensatory time, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and paid time off.

            Opportunities for overtime during winter months and emergency responses

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a completed application and resume to the town office. You can also submit your application to townmanager@brightonvt.gov , or deliver it in person to the Brighton Town Clerk’s Office at 49 Mill St. Island Pond, VT. For more information, please contact the Town Office at 802-723-4405.

 

Application Deadline: All applications must be received by February 28th at 5:00 P.M.

 

The Town of Brighton is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.