Town of Wilmington, Vermont
Job Posting – Highway Equipment Mechanic/Operator
The Town of Wilmington is seeking a full-time Highway Equipment Mechanic/Operator to join our Highway Department. This hybrid position emphasizes mechanical maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles and equipment (60%) and also includes highway operations and laborer work (40%).
Responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, trucks, loaders, graders, plows, and related municipal equipment.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and emergency field repairs.
- Ordering parts, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Operating municipal trucks and heavy equipment for snow removal, road repair, drainage, and related highway work.
- Performing manual labor tasks including shoveling, sign repair, flagging, and debris removal.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training preferred.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a mechanic, or equivalent training/experience.
- Valid Vermont CDL (Class A or B), or ability to obtain within 3 months.
- Must provide and maintain own mechanic tools.
- Ability to be on-call for emergencies, especially during winter.
Work Environment:
This position requires a combination of garage/shop work and outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions. Overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays is required during storms or emergencies.
Compensation:
$25 – $31.74 per hour, with benefits.
To Apply:
Submit a Town of Wilmington employment application to: [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 16, 2025, and remain open until the position is filled.
The Town of Wilmington is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Posted: 09/23/2025
Wilmington Police Department is hiring for a Full Time Patrol Officer
This is a great opportunity to join a community focused policing agency in a great area to live.
If you have ever thought about being a police officer fill out an application today!!
Applications available at Town of Wilmington website at https://wilmingtonvermont.us/
- Paid Training
- 20 year VMERS Retirement
- Health Insurance
- Deferred Comp (elective)
- 4 day work week (10hr shifts)
- Elective overtime including snowmobile patrols, boat patrols, traffic safety and outside details.
- Paid weekend and night shift differentials
- Take home cruiser
- On call pay
- Starting pay with no prior police experience is $56,160
- Disability insurance
- Holiday, sick, vacation and personal time
- Paid training (did we already mention that because you will get to attend some great training as part of WPD)
- New police facility with fitness center
- All equipment provided
Requirements: U.S. citizen, minimum age of 21; must have a valid driver’s license; high school diploma (college degree preferred). Applicant must be able to perform all the essential functions involved with police duties. Police testing, including a physical fitness examination, polygraph, oral board, medical exam, fingerprint check and extensive background check will be required of applicants selected for hire. Preference shall be given to VT-certified officers (hiring bonus up to $7500 for eligible pre-certified officers).
**New competitive pay rates $27/hour w/no police experience
Wilmington Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patrol Officer Application Packet 2025
