Department of Public Works Person/Heavy Equipment Operator
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2209
- Description
PUBLIC WORKS PERSON/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Barre Town is accepting applications for a Public Works Person/Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner. This is a full-time, year-round position that performs a wide variety of tasks associated with public works, to include roads, drainage, sewerage system, water distribution, and building maintenance.
Minimum qualifications are high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license; physical ability to perform heavy lifting; ability to operate large trucks with snowplow and wing plow. A Class B CDL isn’t required to be hired but will be required within one year of employment. Work experience in at least one of the following is a plus: building trades, utility (earth) construction; operating equipment or driving large dump trucks.
Usual hours are M-F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime is required, including nighttime, weekend and holiday work, depending on weather, road conditions and emergencies. The starting hourly rate is between $29.92 - $31.20 per hour depending on qualifications. A higher starting wage is possible depending on the amount of related experience.
Excellent benefits include health, dental, life and short-term disability insurance, a defined retirement benefit plan through VT Municipal Employees Retirement System, uniforms and annual reimbursement for safety boots. Generous paid leave is provided to include vacation (2-weeks after first year); 12-sick days a year; holidays (9); and floating holidays (4).
Interested individuals may obtain an application at the Town Manager’s Office in the Municipal Building at 149 Websterville Road; by calling (802) 479-9331; at barretown.org; or by clicking the QR code. Applications must be returned to the Manager’s Office (P.O. Box 116, Websterville, VT, 05678) by 4:30 pm on March 6, 2026.
~ The Town of Barre is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~
- Title
- Department of Public Works Person/Heavy Equipment Operator
- Application Deadline
- 03/06/2026
- Location
- Barre Town, VT
- Application URL
- barretown.org
Contact Information
- Name
- Babic, Leslie
- Phone Number
- (802) 479-9331
- lbabic@barretown.org
- Best Method of Contact