Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

Director of Public Works

Town of Paxton
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Job Description

This position is to perform complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Department of Public Works, including the Water Department and the water distribution system, the functions of highway, snow and ice, fleet management, cemetery, stormwater, recreational fields, trees, and all other work as required.

Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of supervisory experience in the management and operations of municipal works administration, construction, excavation, and maintenance, including water distribution and water treatment; or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and four years of supervisory experience in the management and operations of municipal works administration, construction, excavation, and maintenance. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership, budgeting, communication, and project management skills.

Special Requirements:

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

Minimum of a CDL Class B License with air brake endorsement

Minimum of a 2B and 1C Hoisting Engineer License

Possession of a valid Massachusetts Water Distribution 2 License (minimum of D2, Operator in Training OIT is not acceptable)

Possession of a Valid Massachusetts Water Treatment 1 License (minimum of T1, Operator in Training OIT is not acceptable)

OSHA 10 certification or better

Minimum of ICS 200 and NIMS 700 or better

Salary range: $130,000–$150,000 DOQ, with an excellent benefits package.

 

Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter as a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Public Works.” Position open until filled. Full job description available at www.paxtonma.gov.