Maintenance Worker II-Solid Waste

250 Canco Road, Portland ME

Description

City of Portland, Maine MAINTENANCE WORKER II-SOLID WASTE Public Works Department - Solid Waste Division – 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 our team. Successful applicant must be able to work holidays and some Saturday’s and when called in for winter operations. Requirements: 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 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. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of satisfactory criminal background check. Labor & Trades – Grade 17 - $811.20/week – 6-month step, plus $1.00 per hour market rate stipend for CDL license. May be willing to hire the right applicant with Class C license at Grade 16 and help to obtain Class B license within six (6) month probationary period. Deadline for applications for this position is Friday, April 29, 2022. To APPLY for this position please click here: City Benefits - Permanent, full-time employees receive a generous benefits package which includes 13 ½ paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine. The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For questions contact Human Resources by email at [email protected] or 207-874-8624. City Job Opportunities Website: ***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** As a condition of employment, you must demonstrate proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start of employment. If you cannot get vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption as a reasonable accommodation. Failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in your exclusion from employment with the City of Portland.