Vevey
SPECIALISED ROAD WORKER at 80-100% in the urban cleanliness sector, attached to the Public Works, Green Spaces, Maintenance and Vineyards Department
- 23 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
The Municipality of Vevey is advertising the position of
SPECIALISED ROAD WORKER at 80-100% in the urban cleanliness sector, attached to the Public Works, Green Spaces, Maintenance and Vineyards Department
The Public Works, Green Spaces, Maintenance and Vineyards Department is responsible for the maintenance of public areas, cleanliness and waste management, green spaces, parks and the funeral centre, ports, the mechanical workshop, road infrastructure, public lighting and vineyards. Within this framework, you will be responsible for the maintenance of public areas. Your role will be crucial in the continuous improvement of the living environment for the residents of the City of Vevey.
In this capacity, you will be responsible, among other things, for the following main tasks:
- Carrying out masonry and civil engineering work: installation of chambers, repair of walls, stairs and concrete structures, construction of small formworks, etc.
- Installing, maintaining and restoring curbs, cobblestones, slabs and gutters
- Participating in the application of limestone gravel, mortar, concrete, bituminous concrete and cold mix
- Performing occasional repairs to road surfaces, pavements and pedestrian pathways
- Installing, fixing and repairing street furniture as well as signage supports (barriers, bollards, bins, bollards, etc.)
- Preparing interventions: taking measurements, reading simple plans, estimating necessary materials and organising equipment
- Setting up and removing temporary signage and safety devices necessary for site security
- Using and maintaining tools, vehicles and small construction machinery suitable for the work
- Reporting any damage observed on public property and providing feedback on completed interventions
- Occasionally cleaning and clearing drainage grates
- Occasionally participating in snow clearance operations during the winter period
- Participating in the winter road maintenance on-call service
- Occasionally assisting with the installation and dismantling of equipment related to events, as well as supporting the road and urban cleanliness teams
This position requires:
- Federal VET Certificate (CFC) as a mason, road builder or equivalent training
- Proven experience in masonry and maintenance of outdoor facilities. Experience in road works is an asset
- Good knowledge of road surface repair techniques
- Ability to organise work and carry out interventions independently, following instructions
- Physical fitness for outdoor work, involving handling heavy loads and using construction equipment
- A rigorous, dynamic personality with a strong team spirit
- Good listening skills, thoroughness and discretion
- Good interpersonal skills and a sense of contact with the public
- Availability for early morning hours, weekend and public holiday interventions as scheduled, as well as participation in the winter on-call service
- Category B driving licence mandatory. BE licences as well as categories 1B, 3B, R1, R4, S2 and M1 are an asset
Start date: 1 March 2027 or by agreement.
For further information, please contact Mr Jean-François Schiratti, head of the urban cleanliness sector, at 021 925 52 60.
Your application, including a cover letter, your CV, copies of your diplomas and work certificates, should be sent to us via jobup.ch by 5 November 2026.
Only complete applications submitted via jobup.ch will be considered.