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City of Portland - Public Works Foreperson - Portland Downtown
Public Works Department

Lead the Team That Keeps Portland Moving!

Are you a skilled trades professional ready to step into a leadership role? The City of Portland Department of Public Works is looking for a Working Foreperson to help maintain the heart of our city. In this vital role, you won't just be managingyou'll be in the field, leading skilled crews in construction, repair, and essential municipal operations that keep the Downtown District thriving.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid State of Maine Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's license and must have and maintain a good driving record.
  
• Must pass federally mandated drug test and will be susceptible to random drug testing.
  
• Must be willing to pick up needle & unhoused materials.
  
• Must be willing to work a weekend shift to include 10 hours during the summer period and 8 hours during the winter period.
  
• Performs winter operations and has ability to operate all equipment used in the Portland Downtown District to include the sidewalk trackless, Mad Vac, smaller plow units, bobcat, walk behind mowers and snow blowers.
  
• Working knowledge of accident investigation and reporting.
  
• Ability to supervise and direct the activities of employees and previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
  
• In the absence of the Sr. PDD Supervisor, supervises crews in PDD and may be asked to supervise crews in Solid Waste, Streets & Sidewalks, Traffic and Water Resources.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees to effectively obtain satisfactory work output.

Applications accepted until August 3rd, 2026.

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Supervisors, Grade 26-CDL with a starting pay range of $27.95-$33.73/hour, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits 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 any 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=300&sreq=11&form=1000&desc=PUBLIC%20WORKS%20FOREPERSON%20-%20PORTLAND%20DOWNTOWN