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Auxiliary Operator

Burlington Electric Department
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
General Purpose

Mission Statement: BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

The Auxiliary Operator removes all material from ash hoppers, performs regular inspection and routine maintenance of ash handling equipment and operates the fossil fuel burners on the main boiler at the McNeil Station.

Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

Pay Grade 8: $25.57 - $41.92 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

Essential Job Functions

  • Safely operates fly ash, bottom ash, and char reinjection system.
  • Removes fly ash from ash conditioner and transports same to on-site storage.
  • Removes bottom ash and transports same to ash storage.
  • Conducts the operating functions of the fuel burners on the main boiler.
  • Inspects all ash handling equipment on a regular basis.
  • Performs periodic greasing and oiling of ash handling and fossil fuel burning equipment.
  • Performs routine maintenance on ash handlingequipment and char reinjection system as required.
  • Assist the maintenance staff as needed.
  • Operates a variety of machinery and heavy equipment including a front-end loader and dump truck.
  • Assists the Senior Station Operator, Station Operator and Yardworker as required.
  • Must be able to give and receive communications clearly and accurately via two-way radio
  • Responsible for cleaning assigned area.
  • Cover the shift of a Yard-Worker as needed.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

  • Unloads railcars.
  • Operate other equipment such as forklift, lift platform, etc.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

  • Ability to actively support City 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.
  • High school diploma required or GED.
  • Working knowledge of steam boilers, power plant auxiliary equipment, and mechanical maintenance skills required.
  • Six months experience at the McNeil Station preferred.
  • Must be able to operate a variety of machinery and heavy equipment including a front-end loader and dump truck.
  • Must be in good physical condition.
  • Ability to interact harmoniously with co-workers.
  • Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test.
  • Ability to wear a respirator
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
  • Rotating shift schedule.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Information

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 Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov .

Salary : $26 - $42

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