Employment Opportunities

last updated: September 25, 2025
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 $24.01 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 highway@townofessexny.gov  DEADLINE:  October 17, 2025