Assistant DPW Director

Atkinson; Atkinson (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Atkinson is seeking an experienced professional to assist the DPW Director in managing day-to-day operations, scheduling work, and supervising staff. The role involves hands-on field work, operating trucks and tools, and ensuring projects are completed safely and on time.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and requires knowledge of road maintenance, flagging certification, and a valid NH driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 2–4 years supervisory experience in related operations.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment and maintenance.
• Flagging certification required or ability to obtain.
• NH driver's license with clean record in last 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DPW Director with daily work plans, scheduling, and staff oversight.
• Oversee project operations, equipment use, and maintenance of town facilities.
• Lead highway maintenance crews and supervise year-round roadwork.
• Coordinate with contractors and attend public meetings as needed.
• Set up work zones and enforce safety and traffic control regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Road construction knowledge

Flagging certification

NH driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (related field)

Job description

Town of Atkinson

DPW Assistant Director Employment Opportunity

The Town of Atkinson is seeking an experienced individual to help manage the Department of Public Works (DPW). The DPW Assistant Director Works under the direction of the Director with all tasks specific to the DPW and may perform supervising functions as directed by the Director. Assists the Director with daily work plans, organization, scheduling of equipment, ordering supplies, personnel staffing, oversight of projects, operations including repair/maintenance/completion of assigned work, and other duties as assigned.

• Communicates and interacts in an administrative role with contractors, employees, co-workers, and residents. Assists Director with public outreach, telecommunications, and occasionally attend different public meetings as needed.
• Operates DPW trucks, heavy and light equipment, and both hand and power tools. Services and performs field adjustments to vehicles, power tools, and mechanized equipment used in maintenance and construction of Town facilities and infrastructure.
• Assists in year-round Town streets and roads construction and maintenance projects.
• Works as a crew leader and/or member performing routine year-round highway maintenance activities under adverse working conditions with exposure to high-speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and disaster situations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
• Flagging and traffic control for in-Town operations and for hired contractors; understand and apply State and Town regulations; set-up work zones.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or sufficient experience in conjunction with a high school diploma or GED to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the job, having had at least 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory position directly related to operations.
• Considerable knowledge of light and heavy equipment application, operation, and maintenance.
• Road traffic flagging certification required, or able to obtain.
• Valid New Hampshire Driver’s License with no major driving citations in the last 36 months is required for all driving positions.

Complete job descriptions are available in the Selectmen’s Office, 19 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811, and on the Town’s website town-atkinsonnh.com under Human Resources. Salary commensurate with experience.

• This is a full-time position including a comprehensive benefits package.

The Town of Atkinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).