Laborer – Barre

Posted: April 4, 2025

Organization: City of Barre, VT, USA
Department: DPW – Streets, Water and Sewer Division
Salary: $21.10 to $26.59 per hour

Summary/Objective
The Laborer assists the Foreman, Work leader or their designee with maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, water distribution system, collection system for storm and wastewater and public works facilities and City property

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
Semi-skilled work performing general labor in building maintenance, construction, traffic control, custodial, care-taking, painting, grounds-keeping, cleaning etc. or serving as helper to accomplish tasks related to these functions with little supervision.
1) performing work with hand or simple power tools to maintain, remove hazards, complete repairs to streets, sidewalks, drainage structures,
2) performing work with hand or power tools to trim vegetation, erect signs, install or straighten posts, guard rail, fencing,
3) assist in placing, removing or repairing water pipe, surface water drainage pipe, sewer pipe as assigned.
4) operate motorized equipment such as mowers, weed-whackers, vehicles, plate compactor or less complex power equipment in support of proper construction techniques, maintenance actions, safety and efficiency of work
5) completes safety related duties including use of personal protective equipment, flagging duties, safety observer for coworkers

More Information
Read the full job description here.

To Apply
To apply, please contact Jeanne Galiano – HR Administrator at: 802-477-1471 or HR@barrecity.org

AAP/EEO Statement
City of Barre provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, City of Barre complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the City has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
City of Barre expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of City of Barre’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.