Highway Technician I,II,III

Classified Details

Classified ID
1614
Description

Tech I, II or III - Morristown Highway Department

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Pay Classification: $22.70-$37.19/hour

Posted Date: May 1, 2025 

 

Education, Training and Experience

  • Must have Commercial driver’s license Class A or B 
  • High school education or GED.
  • Must comply with US DOT Drug & Alcohol as required by 49 CFR Part 655 or 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40.
  • Ability to operate a grader and/or excavator preferred.
  • Knowledge of highway construction procedures and methods preferred.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, repair, and construction work on town roadways and facilities, including but not limited to: installation and maintenance of culverts; screening and storage of sand and salt; washing bridges; patching and/or paving of roadways; mowing roadside areas; line and stripe painting; street sweeping; and other duties as assigned.

  • Operate hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks, plow trucks, power tools, and other highway department equipment as directed by the foreman.

  • Perform winter snow and ice removal on town roads and sidewalks.

  • Use chainsaw and other tools to cut brush and trees along roadside.

  • Perform regular and special maintenance on town equipment and vehicles as directed by the foreman.

  • Respond to calls for assistance from foreman on 24-hour basis, as requested.

 

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through the end of September. October to beginning of May, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with seasonal hours and overtime as needed. 

 

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range is $22.70 – $37.19 per hour, commensurate with experience.

 

The Town of Morristown offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Vermont Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (VMERS)
  • Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Earned Time Off (ETO)
  • 12 Paid Holidays

 

How to Apply:

 

Position open until filled. Full job description available upon request.

 

Application deadline: May 23, 2025 

 

Please complete the online CDL application under Human Resources ‘forms’ section of our website at www.MorristownVT.gov and submit to HR@Morristownvt.gov 

 

Town of Morristown

Human Resource Department

Title
Highway Technician I,II,III
Salary Range
$23 to $37
Application Deadline
06/07/2025
Location
Morrisville, VT
Application URL
www.morristownvt.gov/human-resources/job-opening/morristown-highway-department-tech-i-ii-iii 

Contact Information

Name
Townsend, Elizabeth
Phone Number
(802) 888-6669
Email
ETownsend@morristownvt.gov 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL
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