Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Current Employment Openings

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Town of Colrain. Please submit a Town of Colrain Emplyment Application, should there be an open position. The Town of Colrain is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Highway Laborer/Equipment Operator I

The Town of Colrain Highway Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Full-time position of Highway Laborer/Equipment Operator I. This position is responsible for the general maintenance of Town roads and properties under the direction of the Highway Superintendent.

Required to operate light motorized and hydraulic equipment and to participate in snow removal and sanding work as assigned. Skilled operation of front-end loader and other equipment or vehicles; performs skilled manual work in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, streets and sidewalks. Applicants with skills and experience to perform maintenance/repairs on trucks and equipment, welding, and the use of other garage tools will be favorably considered; all other work that is logical to the position as required.

High School or trade school diploma or equivalency and three to five years of experience required, or a combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. Must possess valid Massachusetts Class B Operator’s License (CDL) with Air Brake Certification. Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts 2B and 4G Hoisters License and OSHA 10 certification within three (3) months.

Position is regularly scheduled, Monday-Friday, 6 am-2 pm with summer hours (M-Th, 6 am-4 pm) during Daylight Saving Time. Overtime provided for occasional weekend and evening hours as required. Excellent retirement, employer-funded health (75%), dental and basic life insurance benefits and paid time off, including all MA State holidays, are offered. Base compensation range is $25.69-$30.55 per hour (plus overtime rates when applicable), starting pay DOQ. A complete job description is available at www.colrain-ma.gov.

Interested applicants should complete an application and attach cover letter describing your experience and interest. You can return by email to bos@colrain-ma.gov, 1st class mail to Town Administrator, Attn: Highway Laborer position, 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340, or drop off at the Town Offices.

Please call Town Administrator, Diana Parsons, at (413) 624-6306 with questions. The first review of applications will begin on February 6, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Colrain is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, honor privacy and safety, and affirm and promote equality for all.

Highway Laborer/Equipment Operator Job Description

Volunteer for a Board or Committee

The Town of Colrain seeks interested residents to become involved as volunteer members of Town Boards, Committees or Commissions. Volunteers are and always have been an integral part of Colrain Town Government. It is volunteers, elected or appointed, who serve on committees that give of their time and talents and make contributions that shape the future of the Town.

Thank you for you willingness to serve the Town of Colrain!

Submit the Board & Committee Interest Form expressing your interest in serving or email the Town Administrator with the name of the board you would like to serve on and a brief explanation of why. The request will then be submitted to the Select Board or Moderator, who will be in contact with you.

* All of the above Boards/Committees are appointed by the Select Board, unless otherwise indicated.

The Select Board also appoints the Tree Warden (three-year term) and Gypsy Moth Superintendent (one-year term). The Gypsy Moth Superintendent volunteer position is currently vacant.