Highway Crew Member: CDL Required
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2889
- Description
Are you a professional driver with a CDL?
Are you looking for a career that makes a positive impact in the community?
Do you want great pay, great benefits, and a team that supports and appreciates you?Come join our crew!
Job Function:
Under the supervision of the Highway Operations Manager, this position maintains and repairs the Town’s infrastructure and facilities using a variety of tools and vehicles. Overtime work, particularly during winter months, is considered a condition of employment and employees must be able to report in when called within 40 minutes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment for road maintenance, including plowing, sanding, and grading.
- Perform basic paving, pothole patching, and road cleaning tasks.
- Conduct routine inspections and communicate repair need to supervisors.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace and ensure proper storage of tools and equipment.
- Participate in safety training and adhere to safety protocols at all times.
- Interact respectfully with colleagues and the public.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent with three years of experience in construction or equipment operation.
- Basic math and reading comprehension skills; ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Knowledge of transportation repair methods is preferred.
- Valid Vermont Driver's License and clean driving record.
- Class B CDL required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform medium-to-heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Must withstand varying weather conditions and perform tasks in outdoor environments.
- Capable of operating vehicles and equipment safely under challenging conditions.
Working Conditions:
- Work hours typically from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (winter hours may vary).
- Overtime and on-call duties required, especially during the winter months.
- Exposure to extreme weather, noise, and moving machinery.
Pay Range & Benefits:
Compensation for this position is $32-36/hr and will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
We offer a generous benefits package, including 95% employer-paid health insurance, an employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) contribution, participation in the Vermont Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (VMERS) Group B pension plan, and an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan. Employees are also eligible for a vacation and leave package, in addition to recognized holidays and other applicable leave benefits.
If you are a motivated professional with a strong work ethic and are looking to make a positive difference in the community, we encourage you to apply to join our team! Please email your resume to humanresources@fairfax-vt.gov or mail to ATTN: Human Resources, 12 Buck Hollow Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454.
- Title
- Highway Crew Member: CDL Required
- Application Deadline
- 10/31/2026
- Location
- Fairfax, VT
- Application URL
- https://fairfax-vt.gov/job_detail_T20_R32.php
Contact Information
- Name
- Horner, Linda
- Phone Number
- (802) 849-6111
- humanresources@fairfax-vt.gov
- Best Method of Contact