City of Portland - Maintenance Worker II - Solid Waste

Start Date: January 13, 2025 | End Date: July 12, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Maintenance Worker II - Solid Waste

Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available!

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

The Public Works Department is seeking a qualified applicant to join the Solid Waste team. Successful applicant must be able to work holidays and some Saturday’s and when called in for winter operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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 A or 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.

Applications accepted until filled

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (17-CDL) - Salary Range: $27.13/hr. to $29.82/hr.

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

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• 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 have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected] or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

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