Town of Ridgefield Highway Department is hiring seasonal laborers for the 2026–2027 winter season to keep our roads safe and clear. Plowing and salting are required duties of this role; a CDL is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:
Daily Highway Maintenance and Repair

• Clean catch basins and drainage structures
• Repair potholes and patch road surfaces
• Cut brush and clear trees along roadsides
• Repair and replace road signs; pick up litter
•  Other general labor tasks as directed
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; report defects and help with basic equipment maintenance
• Keep accurate time sheets and work records

Winter Plowing and Salting Operations (required)

• Operate plow trucks and salt/sand spreaders to clear and treat assigned routes during winter storms
• Install and replace plow blades and chains
• Keep accurate route logs and salt-use records

Required

• Valid Connecticut driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to plow and salt roads, including in severe weather
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in cold, wet and icy conditions
• Available for nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts during winter operations
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening, including screening for marijuana use, based on CDL requirements and Town policy

Preferred

• CDL with air brake endorsement (CDL holders are subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing)
• Prior experience operating plow trucks, spreaders
• Flagger certification

Schedule and Working Conditions
Hours vary with the weather

• Regular daytime shift: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM on clear days (40 Hours per week)
• Additional on-call storm duty
• Reports to Director and Foremen

Seasonal - late November 2026 through end of April 2027
Pay rate: $33 per hour