Truck Driver​/Equipment Operator; HEOI

The City of Bangor Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator. The primary responsibility is operating various types of trucks and related equipment to perform highway and sanitation duties.

The Department maintains approximately 300 lane miles of streets and 140 miles of sidewalks. Tasks include digging holes, burying pipes and basins, paving sidewalks, maintaining street signs, painting lines, sweeping, plowing, salting, and snow removal.

The incumbent must hold, at minimum, a State of Maine Class B license and will operate a plow/salt/sand/dump truck along with other heavy equipment.

Salary range is $20.24 to $23.44 per hour, depending on experience, with annual merit increases up to 5% and yearly adjustments based on the collective bargaining agreement. Additional hourly stipend pay may be available for holders of a Class A license, Arborist license, Pesticide license, Professional Loggers Certificate, and Welders License.

• Comp Time – Overtime can be converted to comp time for up to 80 additional hours of paid time off
• Paid Vacation Days – up to 2 weeks in the first year
• Paid Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year
• Sick Days – up to 15 paid sick days per year
• City retirement contribution of 9% (ask about the plan(s))
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options (City pays up to 80% of medical premium)
• Paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Tools, equipment, and PPE supplied; 75% of uniform costs covered by the City

Equal Opportunity Employer