Highway Superintendent

Town of Essex•Essex, VT

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Town of Essex is recruiting a Highway Superintendent for its Highway Public Works team. Reporting directly to the Public Works Director, the Highway Superintendent plans, organizes, and directs field operations for the Highway and Vehicle Maintenance divisions of the Public Works Department. The position requires independent judgment to evaluate problems and organize and implement solutions effectively and efficiently. The Superintendent supervises Highway Foremen and all highway employees and has frequent routine contact with the public, vendors, state government, and other municipalities. Regular work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, although hours may vary according to municipal needs. Continuing education may be required. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a relevant area of expertise.
Ten years of experience in highway, water/sewer, maintenance, construction procedures and methods, and equipment operations.
Proven ability to supervise and lead others.
Three winter seasons of experience performing winter plowing with a heavy-duty dump truck equipped with a plow or wing.
A valid commercial driver’s license; Class B minimum is preferred.

Nice To Haves

A Class B commercial driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct field operations for the Highway and Vehicle Maintenance divisions.
Evaluate problems and organize and implement effective and efficient solutions.
Supervise Highway Foremen and all highway employees.
Maintain routine contact with the general public, vendors, state government, and other municipalities.