Highway Maintenance Foreman: Lead Crews, CDL

Town Public Works - Essex, Vermont; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick accruals

VMERS C Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans

Job summary

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman Class IV to supervise public works crews and oversee snow and ice removal operations, directing up to 8 full-time and several seasonal employees. The role requires strong leadership and coordination with other town departments.

The ideal candidate has 8 years in highway maintenance, 3 winter seasons of plowing with heavy trucks, knowledge of MUTCD, and a valid CDL-B (Class A preferred).

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures/methods, equipment operations and some leadership roles.
• Three (3) winter seasons experience performing winter plowing with a heavy-duty dump truck that has a plow or wing attached.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• At minimum, a valid commercial driver’s license class B. A class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise highway maintenance crews on public works projects.
• Operate equipment as needed and oversee snow/ice removal operations.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate with other town departments and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Leadership

Job description

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Maintenance Foreman Class IV to supervise public works crews and oversee snow and ice removal operations, directing up to 8 full-time and several seasonal employees. The role requires strong leadership and coordination with other town departments.

The ideal candidate has 8 years in highway maintenance, 3 winter seasons of plowing with heavy trucks, knowledge of MUTCD, and a valid CDL-B (Class A preferred).