HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WORKER
Job Summary:
Works mainly for the Highway Department, and all Town Departments which fall under their scope, in a responsible, and courteous manner with the public and all Town employees.
Supervision Received:
Works under the supervision of the Highway Superintendent.
Essential Duties:
• Must be able to perform various standard tasks using a wide variety of manual and powered equipment.
• Must be able to identify and resolve Public Works issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform duties in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards
• Must be able to perform all aspects of roadway construction using various equipment and techniques.
• Worksites, vehicles and garages must be kept in a clean orderly manner and safely secured at the completion of the work shift.
• Must keep the Highway Superintendent accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems.
• Must attend meetings, workshops and training sessions and review publications to become and remain current on principles and practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• All employees shall be required to respond to after hour calls for emergencies and snow removal.
• Must be able to perform special tasks as assigned by the Highway Superintendent.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance on all Town owned buildings and properties.
• Must report all accidents, to self and/or property, and safety concerns to the Highway Superintendent.
• All employees must represent Wilton in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a NH driver’s license and current medical card, and have a clean driving record. A CDL is preferred but not required.
• Must be in physical condition to perform his/her duties.
• All employees must be able to take and pass random drug testing.
• Employee shall perform related, similar, or other logical duties as assigned and may be required to perform duties beyond those contained in this job description.
To apply, please contact Janice Pack, Deputy Town Administrator at 654-9161 or [email protected] or download an application.
Director of Public Works
The Town of Wilton, NH is accepting applications for a Director of Public Works position. This is a full-time position requiring a high degree of general and specific public works knowledge, self-motivation, and ability to work within a complex small town environment with big-community infrastructure. Works under the supervision of a Town Administrator and a Three Person Select Board. Additional details are found below:
Overview of the Wilton Director of Public Works Position
General Purpose: Performs highly responsible administrative and professional work leading the operation of the Town's Department of Public Works, which consists of the Highway and Buildings and Grounds Divisions, assisted by a Highway Division Foreman and/or a Superintendent of Highways, and a Part-time Public Works Coordinator position. Responsibilities likely to include future expansion and/or new department divisions.
The Highway Division: Responsible for overseeing the town’s highways and roads, equipment maintenance, bridges, and dams. Responsible for road maintenance, drainage, catch basins, ditching, brush cutting, sweeping, plowing, sanding/salting, culvert pipe installation, public safety signage, and issuing of roadway excavation permits. Also provides plan review for relevant permits and operations related to new or existing roads and driveways that require Planning Board approval or review by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Public works fleet maintenance is also handled by this Division. Also provides labor for general purpose Public Works operations and supplies labor to other departments as needed.
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Division: Responsible for all exterior maintenance of Town buildings andproperties. This Division is also responsible for overseeing the care of the landscaping of all Town-ownedproperty, and burials and sexton services in town-maintained Cemeteries.
Operations Coordination for Waste Disposal and Town Utilities: Manages municipal coordination with the town’s two utility Commissions (Sewer and Water and their respective staff, contractors, and other partners), Recycling and Transfer Department, and MS4 Stormwater Management team, including assisting these personnel with operations planning and execution of projects and emergency responses.
Qualifications & Requirements
1. Possession of a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or an equivalent background, and at least three years of progressively responsible personnel and/or project management skills in engineering, construction, or a public works related field as a project lead, department head, and/or a division head. Must possess a CDL-A or B or ability to obtain one within a year of employment as may be required as a condition of employment by the Select Board.
OR
2. Possession of a High school diploma or equivalent and having worked a minimum of six years in progressively responsible personnel and/or project management capacities in public works, construction, or a similar field as a department head, division head, or team leader, with a demonstrated ability to direct operations both as a field manager and as a long-term, dynamic operations planner. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills. Must possess a valid CDL-B and have experience operating heavy equipment for at least 10 years and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations and statutes as well as speak and write with advanced clarity.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered
Compensation : $75,000 - $95,000 salary range based on qualifications
For an employment application and job description, please visit our website: https://www.wiltonnh.gov/government/departments/human_resources
Contact us at Tel: 603-654-3299 or email [email protected] with any questions.