Street Laborer-Temporary

About the Department

This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining, installing and repairing safe and clean City streets and sidewalks.  This position also performs construction, maintenance and repair work on City streets, grounds, sidewalks, buildings, sewers and storm collection and drainage systems. This position requires the ability to work days up to 40 hours/week.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union 
Pay Grade: $22.50 Hourly 
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

Position Duties
  • Repair and maintain safe and clean streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas; patch potholes, lay asphalt and resurface for proper drainage.
  • Replace sidewalks and curbs.
  • Raise or lower manhole or storm drain covers.
  • Clean and clear trash, dirt and other debris from streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas. Operate, inspect and perform basic maintenance on street division equipment, including but not limited to: sidewalk plows, jackhammer, etc.
  • Clear streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas of snow and ice; salt and sand as required. Locate sewer line breaks; repair appropriately.
  • Perform seasonal street, sewer and storm drainage maintenance duties, including but not limited to: repairing lawns, fences, driveways damaged by snow plow operations, etc.
  • Gather asset information for the various categories of infrastructures, signs, hydrants, making use of hand-held computer and GPS receiver.
  • Unclog sewer lines and clean storm drainage basins. Complete written forms.
  • Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to actively support City’s diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to raise and lower manhole covers, storm drain covers required.
  • Ability to operate all related equipment, for example, jackhammer, concrete mixers, etc. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
  • Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
  • Must be able to work effectively and in a professional manner with crew members and leaders, other divisions and the general public.
  • Must learn and follow VOSHA safety rules and regulations.
Other Qualifications

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. 
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our  website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at  or .      

About the Department

This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining, installing and repairing safe and clean City streets and sidewalks.  This position also performs construction, maintenance and repair work on City streets, grounds, sidewalks, buildings, sewers and storm collection and drainage systems. This position requires the ability to work days up to 40 hours/week.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union 
Pay Grade: $22.50 Hourly 
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

Position Duties
  • Repair and maintain safe and clean streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas; patch potholes, lay asphalt and resurface for proper drainage.
  • Replace sidewalks and curbs.
  • Raise or lower manhole or storm drain covers.
  • Clean and clear trash, dirt and other debris from streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas. Operate, inspect and perform basic maintenance on street division equipment, including but not limited to: sidewalk plows, jackhammer, etc.
  • Clear streets, sidewalks and surrounding areas of snow and ice; salt and sand as required. Locate sewer line breaks; repair appropriately.
  • Perform seasonal street, sewer and storm drainage maintenance duties, including but not limited to: repairing lawns, fences, driveways damaged by snow plow operations, etc.
  • Gather asset information for the various categories of infrastructures, signs, hydrants, making use of hand-held computer and GPS receiver.
  • Unclog sewer lines and clean storm drainage basins. Complete written forms.
  • Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to actively support City’s diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to raise and lower manhole covers, storm drain covers required.
  • Ability to operate all related equipment, for example, jackhammer, concrete mixers, etc. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
  • Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
  • Must be able to work effectively and in a professional manner with crew members and leaders, other divisions and the general public.
  • Must learn and follow VOSHA safety rules and regulations.
Other Qualifications

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. 
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our  website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at  or .      

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...