Public Works Highway Superintendent

Essex; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick accruals

VMERS retirement plan

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) / Roth IRA options

Job summary

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Superintendent to lead the Highway and Vehicle Maintenance divisions within the Public Works Department. You will plan, organize and direct field operations, manage staff, and coordinate with the Public Works Director to meet municipal goals.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree, 10 years' experience in highway operations, strong leadership, CDL, and winter plowing expertise with heavy trucks. Salary range $90,000–$110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have an associate's degree in a relevant field.
• Ten years experience in highway, water/sewer, maintenance, construction procedures and equipment operations.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead others.
• Three winter seasons experience plowing with a heavy-duty dump truck with plow/wing.
• A valid commercial driver's license (minimum class B preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct field operations for the Highway and Vehicle Maintenance divisions.
• Supervise the Highway Foremen and all highway employees; interface with the Public Works Director.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Independent judgement

Winter plowing experience

CDL (Class B)

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

The Town of Essex is seeking a Highway Superintendent to lead the Highway and Vehicle Maintenance divisions within the Public Works Department. You will plan, organize and direct field operations, manage staff, and coordinate with the Public Works Director to meet municipal goals.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree, 10 years' experience in highway operations, strong leadership, CDL, and winter plowing expertise with heavy trucks. Salary range $90,000–$110,000 per year.