CDL Heavy Equipment Operator II

About the role

Support the construction, maintenance, and winter operations that keep the City's roads, facilities, and infrastructure safe and functional. This hands-on role operates a wide range of heavy equipment and Class B trucks for road construction and repair, paving, excavation, grading, material handling, ditching, culvert installation, and other public works projects. The position also plays a key role in winter operations, including plowing, sanding, and snow and ice removal, as well as supporting activities at the solid waste facility. With responsibility for operating specialized equipment such as graders, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, landfill compactors, and other machinery, this role is ideal for an experienced operator who takes pride in safe, efficient work and can work independently with minimal supervision. The position may also provide onsite leadership to help maintain productivity when a foreman is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and Class B trucks for road construction and repair, paving, excavation, grading, material handling, ditching, culvert installation, and other public works projects.
• Perform winter operations including plowing, sanding, and snow and ice removal.
• Support activities at the solid waste facility.
• Operate specialized equipment such as graders, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, landfill compactors, and other machinery.
• Provide onsite leadership to maintain productivity when a foreman is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State of Maine CDL Class B or higher motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment as outlined in the job description.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Participation in the City's drug and alcohol testing program as required by FMCSA rules for all CDL positions.

Benefits

• Choice between two excellent health insurance plans; Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available to help offset deductible or deductible and coinsurance costs depending on plan selected.
• Medical buyout of up to $5,870 annually for employees covered under a qualifying alternative health plan.
• Annual $527 cash allowance for work clothing purchase and maintenance.
• Annual reimbursement of up to $400 for approved safety work boots.
• Retirement benefits: mandatory enrollment in MainePERS Plan AC, a defined benefit pension plan (employees do not contribute to Social Security).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits as described.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $28.02 to $37.76 per hour. The actual rate of pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and available budget. Employees are eligible for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) as well as potential merit-based step increases.

Schedule

Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Non-standard work hours and overtime are required during the winter months and at other times as necessary to support Public Works operations.