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The town of Falmouth seeks an experienced, dependable, and safety-focused public works professional to serve as the Assistant Highway Superintendent in the Highway Division of our Department of Public Works.
The Highway Division maintains approximately 218 miles of town-accepted roads and provides snow and ice control on approximately 184 miles of private roads. Its responsibilities also include drainage infrastructure, traffic-control devices and markings, street sweeping, roadside maintenance, year-round operation and maintenance of the Eel Pond drawbridge, operation and maintenance of the town’s Waste Management Facility, and seasonal maintenance of Falmouth’s 10 public beaches.
This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible DPW Union position that works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Assistant Highway Superintendent has significant after-hours responsibilities and handles the majority of Highway Division calls and callouts from the Police and Fire Departments requiring timely evaluation or response. These assignments are compensated as overtime, with overtime worked between midnight and 7 a.m. paid at double time.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction or maintenance operations, including field responsibilities and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in public works or heavy construction.
Candidates must possess a valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with air-brake authorization and a Tanker endorsement, as well as a valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License with a 2A restriction. OSHA-10 certification is required or must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Expected Starting Hourly Rate: Step 1 ($39.76/hour) to Step 7 ($51.27/hour) of the nine-step salary table, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with eligibility for annual advancement up to Step 9.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Oct. 5 by 4:30 p.m.
About the town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, and include participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.