Employment Opportunities

The Town of Amherst is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PUBLIC WORKS

Solid Waste

Department of Public Works is accepting applications for a Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant. This is a 29.5-hour position. We are looking for someone who likes to interact with residents and willing to educate them about recycling and solid waste. Starting hourly rate of $22.75 hr. adjusted depending on qualifications. The Town of Amherst is an equal-opportunity employer. A complete Job Description can be viewed here. Applications will be accepted until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and cover letter along with a Town of Amherst application to Craig Durrett, [email protected]

Laborer / Driver

The Town of Amherst, New Hampshire Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway division is accepting applications to fill a Laborer/Truck Driver position. This full-time position is a rewarding career building opportunity. We are looking for a team member who can work in a professional, customer orientated environment. Job responsibilities include a variety of routine semi-skilled duties involving driving, basic routine year-round maintenance, and repair of the town’s roadway systems including snow removal and maintenance of town owned facilities and grounds. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 12 months minimum experience as a construction laborer or maintenance aide, basic computer skills (preferred), or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job. Preference given to NH CDL Class A license with air brake and tanker endorsements. NH CDL Class B required (must be obtained by the end of 6-month probation). Normal work hours are 6:30 AM till 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. Starting hourly rate of $23.61 hr. adjusted depending on qualifications with full benefit package, including State of NH retirement.  The Town of Amherst is an equal-opportunity employer.

A complete Job Description can be viewed here.

Applications will be accepted until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and cover letter along with a Town of Amherst application to Craig Durrett, [email protected]

Plow Driver - Winter-On-Call

The Town of Amherst, NH, DPW is accepting applications for “On Call Winter Plow/ Drivers”. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an NH motor vehicle class D license, and experience driving a pickup truck with a power angle front plow and sander. The applicant must be capable of plowing snow, treating ice, and occasionally using a walk-behind snow blower and/or shoveling. This job often requires long hours and nighttime work.  Familiarity with the Town of Amherst area roads will be considered an advantage. Interested persons should obtain an “Application” on our website. The deadline for submission of applications is open till filled. The Town of Amherst is an equal-opportunity employer. Pay to commensurate with experience.

A complete Job Description can be viewed here.

Applications will be accepted until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and cover letter along with a Town of Amherst application to Craig Durrett, [email protected]

On-Call Solid Waste Attendant

Amherst NH Department of Public Works is hiring a Transfer Station attendant to fill a vacancy at the Amherst Transfer Station. This position is “On-Call” to cover during times of staffing deficiencies, there is no penalty for refusal of hours and no minimum hours.  We are looking for someone who likes to interact with residents and is willing to educate them about recycling and solid waste. The “Application for Employment Package” is available on our website at Employment Application (amherstnh.gov) Position is open until filled. The starting rate is commensurate with experience, up to $23.92. 

The Town of Amherst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.