Equipment Operator / Truck Driver - Kennebunkport

Start Date: July 25, 2024 | End Date: August 30, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Works

Kennebunkport is seeking a motivated person who will serve as the Equipment Operator / Truck Driver for the town. We are searching for a motivated problem solver who will prioritize customer service issues, take responsibility for a winter plow route, and contribute to team efforts for summer road maintenance operations. 

The Equipment Operator / Truck Driver position is full-time, hourly, non ‐ FLSA Exempt and reports to the Public Works Director. A High School diploma and two years of related public works or construction experience are required; or any combination of experience and education. The ability to operate a 5-Ton Plow Truck with wing and material spreader is required as well as the possession of a valid Class A or B CDL license. Overtime is a part of the work schedule during winter storm events.

The Town of Kennebunkport offers a competitive benefits package, and the starting pay rate is between $27.02 and $30.27 (commensurate with experience).

There's a job, and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13.5 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 2 weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage– Kennebunkport pays 85% of health insurance premium.
• Retirement Plan– Kennebunkport contributes to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), and/or ICMA 457 program on behalf of the employee.  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive 10 workdays of fully paid parental complementing leave.  
• Career Advancement – training and tuition reimbursement programs.                

Please submit the town application, resume, and cover letter through email to  ynickless@kennebunkportme.gov  The position is open until filled, but the review of applications begins immediately. The Town of Kennebunkport is an equal opportunity employer.