Highway Supervisor Job Opening

Date Posted:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Department:

Highway

Compensation:

$35.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on experience

Hours:

Winter and Summer Hour schedules apply - minimum 40 hour/week

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

The Town of Lincoln is looking for an experienced, hands-on Highway Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of our Highway Department. This is a working supervisor role—perfect for someone who enjoys being in the field while also leading a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:
✔️ Supervise and support highway staff
✔️ Oversee road maintenance, snow & ice removal, and infrastructure projects
✔️ Operate and manage municipal vehicles and heavy equipment
✔️ Coordinate contractors, capital projects, and grants
✔️ Help manage the highway budget and report to the Selectboard
✔️ Ensure safety, compliance, and quality service to the public

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications include:
• Supervisory experience
• Strong background in plowing, dump trucks, and heavy equipment
• CDL Class A preferred
• OSHA certification, clean driving record, and solid leadership skills

Desirable Training and Experience:

  • Minimum two (2) year of supervisory experience
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience driving dump trucks and plowing snow, and two (2) years operating heavy equipment
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid CDL Class A preferred
  • Clean driving record
  • OSHA 10-hour certification required (30-hour preferred)
  • Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and safety awareness

Benefits:

Overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

Comprehensive benefits package including:

    Health, dental, and vision insurance    

    Retirement plan participation

    Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

    Employer-supported training and certification opportunities

More Information:

Please send resume and completed Town of Lincoln job application to townadmin@lincolnvermont.org. You can also drop your application and resume in our secure lockbox located to the left of our front door at 62 Quaker St, Lincoln VT