Equipment Operator ; Eligible

The City of Westbrook is hiring for the position of Equipment Operator I. Under direction, performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks; operates all trucks, skid steer loaders, front end loaders, street sweepers, rollers, compactors, roadside mowers, wood chippers, snowplows and snow removal equipment, various types of light equipment and hand tools as required, riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and other tools related to forestry and ground maintenance services.

The City of Westbrook is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, and welcoming workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and ensure that hiring decisions are based on experience, skills, and the needs of the role. We also welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee can contribute meaningfully and feel supported in their role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs manual work common to the Public Services operations.
• Operates various construction vehicles and equipment.
• Performs snowplowing and snow removal operations.
• Performs asphalt applications, storm drainage, interments, foundations and various maintenance-related work.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment and performs necessary service work.

Education and

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of construction or work relating to public works, ground maintenance and forestry.
• Ability to operate all types of trucks and light equipment common to public services operations.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine commercial driver’s license with clean driving record, Class
  
  B. The City of Westbrook will provide classroom and on the road training to obtain the Class B license.

For further details, the full job description is available here .

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a $1,500 sign on bonus to be distributed in two lump sum payments upon hire and after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Competitive salary range of $/hour depending upon experience.
• Candidates with an active Arborist License are eligible for an additional $1.25/hour stipend.
• This position is full‑time, non‑exempt and covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical (PPO plan at 12% premium cost, plus HRA reimbursement), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holiday per year.
• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
• Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%.

Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background check, medical exam, and drug and alcohol screening.

The City of Westbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, and or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other…