Employment Opportunities
last updated: May 14, 2024
The Town Of Essex is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From time to time, the Town of Essex seeks individuals to fill vacancies in our organization. We also advertise these vacancies in our two official newspapers (Sun Community News and the Press-Republican) as well as through our Facebook page. The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Download our employment application.
Heavy Equipment Operator: The Town of Essex Highway Department has (1) full-time HEO position available. Applicants must hold a clean CDL. Starting rate of pay is $21.07 per hour. Benefits package offered through Teamsters contract, including health insurance, paid holidays, overtime, clothing allowance, vacation, sick and personal leave. Successful applicants will be trained on a variety of equipment and other miscellaneous tasks that pertain to the well-being of the town. Download an application by visiting essexnewyork.com/employment. If you have questions, call Highway Superintendent Kyle Wrisley at (518) 963-4156 or email superclerk@townofessexny.gov. DEADLINE: May 29, 2024
Planning Board Alternate Member - the Town is seeking an individual to serve as an alternate member to the Planning Board. Responsibilities include filling in, as requested by the Chair to either fulfill a meeting quorum or to alleviate a conflict of interest with a current board member at any given monthly Planning Board meeting. Interest in local planning and zoning is required, as is the annual completion of 4-hour of professional development. This position is a great way to get involved in your local government without needing to commit large amounts of time to the endeavor. Please contact Supervisor Ken Hughes for more details or information. For further details on the Town Planning Board, visit: https://essexnewyork.com/planning-board