Highway Maintenance Foreman (CDL Required)

Essex; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VMERS C Retirement Plan

MVP Health Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Roth IRA Retirement plans

Vacation and sick accruals

Job summary

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman Class IV to lead crews in public works and winter operations. The role involves supervising up to 8 full-time staff plus seasonal workers, directing snow and ice removal, and coordinating with residents and other departments.

Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime during winter; a CDL B is required (A preferred), and MUTCD knowledge is essential. Union position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight years of highway maintenance experience and leadership roles.
• Three winter seasons of plowing with a heavy-duty dump truck with plow/wing.
• Thorough working knowledge of MUTCD.
• Minimum valid CDL Class B; Class A is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 8 full-time staff and seasonal workers on public works projects.
• Direct daily operations including snow/ice removal and equipment use.
• Coordinate with public and respond to complaints and questions.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to crews.

Skills

Leadership

MUTCD knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class B

CDL Class A preferred

Job description

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman Class IV to lead crews in public works and winter operations. The role involves supervising up to 8 full-time staff plus seasonal workers, directing snow and ice removal, and coordinating with residents and other departments.

Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime during winter; a CDL B is required (A preferred), and MUTCD knowledge is essential. Union position with competitive benefits.