The Town of Washington is accepting applications for employment for a full-time Town Foreman.
The Town Foreman is charged with the supervision and maintenance of the town highways, town structures, and properties. This is a full-time, hourly position, requiring a flexible schedule that may involve on-call hours which include nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly in the winter.
Duties and responsibilities include responding to emergency situations at any time, including evenings and weekends; planning, coordinating, organizing, and supervising town projects and daily operations; and overseeing the work of the town crew.
The position requires the safe and proficient operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment, including but not limited to, graders, backhoes, snowplows, and trucks. Duties also include performing preventive maintenance, maintaining required records, completing highway-related work, preparing state reports, and carrying out labor and semi-skilled tasks with or without assistance from contractors and town crew.
Additional responsibilities include attending monthly Town Board meetings to provide updates on completed town work, addressing resident inquiries and concerns, and working collaboratively to resolve issues. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate, a valid Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), safe driving record, and successfully complete a background check and drug test. Welding experience a plus.
Compensation and Benefits: will be determined based upon qualifications and work experience. Benefits include paid holidays and paid time off, Wisconsin Retirement System, and health and life insurance.
The application and position description are available from the town clerk at 715-479-8886 or by emailing the clerk HERE, or download the job application and position description HERE
Town of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer