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Town of Shelburne Highway Superintendent in Shelburne, Massachusetts
SHELBURNE The Town of Shelburne seeks a qualified person to serve as a working Highway Superintendent; to plan, direct, budget, and manage all functions of the Shelburne Highway Department. Duties include overall supervision of the department and management of highway personnel. The Department maintains the town\'s public ways and properties, constructs town roads, bridges and facilities; services and repairs highway vehicles and equipment, removes snow and ice, and maintains public grounds. Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Associate\'s degree in business administration, civil engineering or a related field equivalent to a master craftsman level of trade knowledge; five to seven (5-7) years related work experience in the field of road maintenance and repair operations; hands-on experience in snow removal operations and a minimum of two to three (2-3) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Special Requirements: CDL, Class A or B license, Class 2A Hoisting Engineer\'s License with Airbrake endorsement (4 G preferred); Required to participate in the Town\'s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and complete a physical examination as a condition of employment. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill Knowledge: Working knowledge of road repair and maintenance and as well as State DOT regulations; knowledge of technical terminology, shop and road machinery and a variety of measuring equipment; working knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques and practices; knowledge of basic civil engineering practices and techniques. Working knowledge of snow and ice removal techniques and practices. Knowledge of the State Procurement Law. Knowledge of municipal budgeting practices; knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques and practices and related equipment. Knowledge of technology such as GIS software, office software (word processing, spread sheet applications) web site, and the Internet. Abilities: Ability to operate specialized heavy public works department equipment such as large trucks, graders, backhoes, loaders often under adverse working conditions; ability to follow oral or written instructions; ability to work independently; ability to deal with disgruntled members of the public tactfully and effectively. Ability to evaluate and determine the cost of department projects including the resources (equipment and personnel) required to complete projects; coordinate the completion of projects in a safe and effective manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, contractors doing business for the town as well as state and/or federal regulatory authorities. Ability to carry out essential functions under hazardous or inclement weather conditions in a safe manner. Ability to prepare and administer grants awarded to the department in accordance with grant regulations. Ability to administer an operating and capital budget. Skill: Proficient written and oral communications skills. Proficient mechanical skills including building renovation, equipment repair and metal fabrication. Proficient customer service and public relations skills. Salary and Benefits: Full-time, benefit position; salary commensurate with experience. The Town of Shelburne is a tobacco free work place. The hiring process will remain open until a successful candidate is hired. The Town of Shelburne is an Equal Opportunity Employer