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City of Portland - Maintenance Worker II - Solid Waste

Position Number: 6642147
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Facilities Management

City of Portland - Maintenance Worker II - Solid Waste

Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division

Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available to external candidate!

Expected Schedule:

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 October 24, 2025.

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 17-CDL) - Starting Salary Range: $25.13/hour to $27.82/hour, plus a $2.00/hour market rate stipend.

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
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

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 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 hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=376&sreq=9&form=1000&desc=MAINTENANCE%20WORKER%20II%20-%20SOLID%20WASTE