Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver (Highway) - Town of Kennebunk

Start Date: February 02, 2024 | End Date: September 30, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Public Works

The Town of Kennebunk’s Public Services Department has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver in the Highway Division. This position holds a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and is responsible for the safe operation of light and heavy equipment in the performance of: snow maintenance and removal; and the repair, maintenance, and construction of roads, sidewalks, parks, bridges, and facilities.

The Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver works in adverse weather conditions in sometimes-stressful situations. During winter and emergency events, the Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver is expected to work long hours that includes holidays and weekends. Employment is conditional based on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical and a drug and alcohol screening.  As a CDL holder, the Maintenance Worker/Truck Driver is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as described in the Town of Kennebunk Drug and Alcohol Testing policy.

View the Job Description (PDF).

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Pay & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position with a starting hourly wage of $24.01/hour as prescribed by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (PDF). Public Services Union wages from 7/1/2022 were increased by 5% on 7/1/2023, instead of the previously approved 2.5%.

The Town promotes a work/life balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to support employees’ varying needs. Benefit Offerings include:

• Health (supplemented by Town paid HRA) or Health Opt-Out Buyout
• Dental & Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability (income protection)
• Retirement (MainePERS AC Plan or MissionSquare 401a, & an optional 457 deferred compensation plan)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Accrued sick and vacation time
• Upon date of hire, 2 personal days and 1 floating holiday to use when you choose

Where applicable, coverage is offered at the single, employee/spouse or domestic partner, and family levels. View the Employee Benefits Summary (PDF) for more information.

 How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a resume and employment application to meet application requirements. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the Town’s Career Portal.

Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or call (207) 604-1382.

The position will remain open until filled.