Public Works Equipment Operator

4 weeks ago


Gardiner, United States City of Gardiner Full time $22 - $24
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy and complex earth moving equipment and plowing roads and streets with plow trucks.  Positions in this class are differentiated from positions in related classes because of the greater skill and attention necessary to dig, move, place, or smooth construction materials expeditiously while protecting the safety of workers in the area, and to protect the equipment from damage.  Equipment operators are the competent worker onsite and will involve leading a small crew in some activity related to the work being done.  Equipment used includes-excavator, backhoe, dump trucks, dump trucks with plows and wings, material spreaders pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, man lift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, and ditch witch.  Worker must operate a variety of contractor’s equipment and trucks utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair activities of streets and roads, water, sewer and storm drainage systems. Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, place a high value on superior internal customer service, possess organizational skills, and have experience with both gas and diesel vehicles as well as heavy equipment. 
  • Graduation from High School with diploma or GED.
  • Class B commercial driver’s license. 
  • The preferred candidate will have at least one year of experience in a similar work environment.
 Duties:
  • Operates a power grader, excavator, backhoe, front end loader, in the loading of trucks with sand, gravel or other material; in the digging of ditches, cutting down of slopes, culvert and catch basin installation.
  • Operates a plow truck for plowing, spreading material along with ice removal.
  • Ability to follow oral instructions and relate them to a semi-skilled worker.
  • Performs manual labor incident to the operation to which assigned.
 This is a union position (Teamsters Union Local #340) that consists of 40 hours per week. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Significant overtime may be required during winter snow removal operations. Pay and Benefits: 
  • The starting hourly pay rate is $21.89 to $24.17, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Excellent benefits package includes options for health, dental, vision, and/or life insurance.
  • MePERS retirement paid vacation, sick, and holidays. 
  • Additional benefits include a yearly boot and clothing allowance. 
 The City of Gardiner is an EOE. Interested applicants must submit a city job application to Human Resource Director, 6 Church Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   Applications are available at City Hall, 6 Church Street Gardiner, or at www.gardinermaine.com

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