Maintenance Worker II - Solid Waste

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

• SOLID WASTE - Public Works Department

• Solid Waste Division -

Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available and rate increase

• Schedule is Monday thru Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM -

The Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants to join our team. Successful applicant must be able to work holidays and some Saturday's and when called in for winter operations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain Solid Waste equipment including rubbish packers, recycling trucks, roll-off trucks.

• Must also have ability to operate and maintain winter equipment including dump trucks and front-end loaders as required.

• Applicants must possess good visual acuity for driving and physical strength, agility and stamina necessary to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and members of the public.

• Must possess valid Maine Class B driver's license (must provide license number).

• Must pass pre-employment medical exam and fitness assessment and pass federally mandated drug test

• Must have and maintain good driving record.

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Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

Labor & Trades Union position

• Grade 17

• Starting pay range $860.60 to $920.00/week, based on qualifications and years of experience, plus $2.00 per hour CDL stipend. May be willing to hire the right applicant with Class C license at Grade 16 with $1.00 market rate stipend and help to obtain Class B license within six (6) month probationary period.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : LABOR AND

Job Family : LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start : 06/30/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description