Highway Superintendent

Highway Division

Duties:  Under the direction  of the Director of Public Works, prepares budgets for the Highway and Motor Equipment Section, preliminary approval of all divisional purchasing, interfaces with Engineering Division with respect to all changes and improvements to the existing and new drainage systems and roadways in Town, familiarity with and responsible for writing contracts and bid documents, responsible and capable of planning and organizing snow removal and salt/sand operations, responsible for keeping roads safe during icy conditions, knowledge and ability to execute environmental permits, must have good written and verbal communication skills and human relations skills, responsible for all motor equipment repairs, supervises all personnel assigned to the Highway Division including Motor Equipment Section, and performs all other duties as required.

Requirements:     

1.  High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

2.  Must have a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License

3. Must have five years of paid experience in a municipal Public Works operation or related field.

4. A minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity in a Municipal Public Works operation with specific responsibility in the area of road maintenance, snow removal, storm drainage maintenance, purchasing, etc.

5. Must have computer experience with Windows based applications including Word, Excel, and Access.

6.  B.S. in Civil Engineering preferred.

7.  Substitutions for requirements will be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.