Town of New Gloucester - Public Works Director

Start Date: July 15, 2025 | End Date: August 28, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other, Public Works

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Public Works Director

The Town of New Gloucester, Maine is accepting applications for a full-time hands-on Public Works Director. The Public Works Director reports to the Town Manager. The Public Works Director oversees the planning, management, and operations of our Public Works Department. This position is responsible for supervising employees, managing the maintenance and repair of 75 miles of roads, overseeing the upkeep of equipment, and ensuring the proper maintenance of municipal buildings and grounds.

Qualifications:

• Proven management or supervisory experience in public works, construction, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of road maintenance, heavy equipment, and facility upkeep.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a similar position.
• Advanced training or certification in public works or a related field is preferred.
• Class B Maine driver’s license is required. 
• Pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol tests required with job offer.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. A generous benefit package is available for this position including 401K or Maine State Retirement, Vacation, Sick time, Personal Days and 13 Holidays.  The full job description is available on our website www.newgloucester.com. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Sharlene Myers at [email protected]; or by mail to Sharlene Myers, New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine, 04260.  The position will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

The Town of New Gloucester is an equal opportunity employer.