Highway Department

We are hiring! The Town of Jericho Highway Department is seeking the following new team members:

The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level II. This is a full-time position that requires a CDL (min Class “B”) and the ability to routinely work outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, snow plowing, construction procedures, and methods at the municipal level. Equipment operation experience is a plus.

The starting hourly wage is dependent on qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance and a retirement plan.

See links below for job description and application. These are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Linda Blasch in person, via email at lblasch@jerichovt.gov or mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

The position is open until filled.

• Highway Worker- click for job description

Click here for Town of Jericho job application form

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TOWN OF JERICHO FEMA CONTRACT 1 – SNIPE IRELAND ROAD, LEARY ROAD, FITZSIMONDS ROAD

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town Municipal Offices located at 67 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, Vermont 05465, until September 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The final decision on award will be completed by the Selectboard at a subsequent meeting.

• NOTICE: REQUEST FOR BIDS
• CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENT
• SITE PLAN

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

This week, ECI completed stone armoring in front of both abutments, began excavating for the swale, and started placing stone on the northwest side of the project. They also stripped forms from the abutments, backfilled up to crane pad elevation, and set the bridge beams.

Looking ahead to next week, ECI will focus on formwork and installing rebar for the closure pour, which is also scheduled to take place. Roadway construction will continue as they build out the new approach.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will continue to remain closed. Motorists should follow detour signs.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

This week, ECI finished driving piles on both sides and started forming and installing rebar for the abutment stem and wingwalls. They also finished installing the retaining wall on the northeast side of the project. Tomorrow, they plan to pour both abutments and wingwalls up to the bridge seat elevation.

Next week, ECI will begin box cutting and backfilling the new roadway and plan to install the precast deck slabs towards the end of the week. They will be continuing to work on stone armoring around the new abutments.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will continue to remain closed. Motorists should follow detour signs.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week, ECI removed the old bridge and started excavating for the new bridge. They installed stone fill on the front side of the new abutment. They are planning to drive piles for the remainder of the week. Next week they plan to start formwork and rebar for both abutments as well as start the precast retaining wall on the Northeast side of the project.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will continue to remain closed. Motorists should follow detour signs.

The construction contractor (ECI) is scheduled to begin installing construction signage early next week. This work will take place off the road and will not impede traffic.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation will be replacing the bridge on Brown's Trace (Bridge #15) just north of the Fitzsimonds Road intersection during summer 2025. The road will be closed Browns Trace from July 7th to approximately August 20th and a detour will be in place. See the image below showing the detour.

More information and project updates will be posted before and during the project on this web page: https://jerichovt.org/Highway-Department

For more information and project updates, contact Toni Pignatelli at 860-321-9017 or email toni.m.pignatelli@imegcorp.com.

To view the slideshow given by VTrans with an update on the Browns Trace Bridge replacement from the May 15, 2025 Selectboard meeting please click here.

Click the image below to view a Request for Proposals for engineering services. Proposals are due May 14, 2025 at 12 noon.

The Town of Jericho is requesting bids for the construction of the following project: 2025 Paving Improvements. Bids will be received by email until April 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM. At that time the bids received will be opened and reviewed at Jericho Town Hall, 67 Vermont Route 15. Email submissions to pcarrier@jerichovt.gov, and jerichohighway@jerichovt.gov and tyler@eastengineeringplc.com.

Click the links below to view the bid documents:

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Bid instructions, forms and contract documents

Paving site plans