City of Sanford-Equipment Operator 5-Transfer Station-Public Works

Start Date: July 15, 2024 | End Date: August 29, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Works

WORKING FOREMAN (EO5) – SANITATION

                                          PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            The City of Sanford is accepting applications to fill the position of Working Foreman (EO5) – Sanitation Deptartment with the Public Works Department.  Applicants must have and maintain a valid State of Maine Class II/B CDL operator’s license and attain a State of Maine Class I/A within 6 months of an approved class being offered.  Applicants must also possess a non-fault accident free driving record for the 18 months previous and no moving citations in the past 12 months.

             This is a skilled position and supervisory position responsible for the over-all operation and maintenance of the transfer station, including the recycling operation, and assists in the snow and ice removal operations of the Public Works Department.  An employee in this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the transfer station and exercises a large degree of independent judgement as to methods of trash disposal, storage, compacting and transfer of refuse.  They would be knowledgeable regarding State and Federal laws concerning disposal of hazardous waste and white goods as well as other environmental concerns. 

    This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week.   Work is assigned and primarily carried out from the Department of Public Works.  Work assignments will encompass all areas of the City of Sanford.

The successful applicant is required to be available nights, holidays, and weekends as determined by the needs of the City during inclement weather, emergency situations, or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of Public Works and/or their designee.

     All applicants for positions requiring a CDL are required to pass a drug test as a prerequisite of employment, prior to final hiring and must also successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City.  Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or Department of Public Works. 

All applicants MUST submit a City of Sanford Employment Application in order to be considered.

***Applications may be reviewed as received.***

Applications and Resumes must be returned in person or mailed to:

Human Resources Department

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, Maine 04073

Internal Post:                      Monday, July 1st, 2024

Internal Deadline:              Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 5:30 PM

External Post:                     Monday, July 15th, 2024

External Deadline:             Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 5:30 PM

***Applications may be reviewed as received.  Internal applications will be considered first as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.