Employment Opportunities

last updated: December 20, 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.

  • Motor Equipment Operator: The Town of Essex Highway Department has (1) full-time MEO position available. Applicants must hold a valid Class D license or above. Starting rate of pay is $20.49 per hour. Duties include but are not limited to operation of a 1 ton snow plow, various snow removal equipment and performance of minor mechanical repairs. Additional duties will be assigned on an as-needed basis and will include manual labor such as cleaning, shoveling, road maintenance, etc. Benefits package offered through Teamsters contract - health insurance, paid holidays, overtime, clothing allowance, vacation, sick and personal leave. Successful applicants will be trained on various equipment. 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: January 10, 2025