City of Brewer- Public Works- Heavy Equipment Operator

Start Date: February 06, 2024 | End Date: August 04, 2024
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Public Works

The City of Brewer, Maine is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator with the Brewer Public Works Department.  This is a dynamic and versatile department responsible for much of the city’s infrastructure including the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, storm water, and sewer systems.  

Besides equipment operation daily assignment typically includes street sweeping, line painting, ditching, culvert repairs, sign maintenance, storm and sewer basin repairs, snow plowing (winter months), repairing potholes, curbs, and sidewalks, depending on the needs of the City.  Larger projects such as water or sewer line replacement; grading for parks, ball fields, or parking lots; and building demolition projects may be performed in any given year.          

The ability to effectively operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, such as excavator (tracked and rubber tired), backhoe, bulldozer, loader, or grader; working on construction type projects for road reconstruction, water and sewer system repairs and installation, sidewalk construction, and masonry type work, as well as snow removal operations is highly desirable. We are willing to provide additional training to a candidate who has enthusiasm to learn, a desire to take initiative and responsibility, and is a motivated, self-starter. 

Ideal candidates will have a Class B Maine commercial driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of hire, and a high school diploma. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass a pre-hire physical, drug screening, and background check. 

This is a full-time 40 hour/week position, including a comprehensive benefit package.
 
This position will remain open until filled and interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to: 

City of Brewer
 “Heavy Equipment Operator”
80 North Main Street
Brewer, Maine 04412

For more information and a complete position description please visit the City of Brewer website, http://brewermaine.gov/city-manager/employment-opportunities/
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