MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II - SOLID WASTE

MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II

Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division

Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available to external candidate!

Join the team dedicated to keeping our city in motion.

About the Public Works Department: The Department of Public Works helps keep the city of Portland moving each day with many areas of responsibility. We collect your garbage and recycling, clear your streets of ice and snow in the winter, help maintain the city's sewer system, build your sidewalks, manage the city's traffic lights and street signage, and the list goes on.

Job Summary: Join our Public Works team as a Maintenance Worker! This isn't just a job - it's a vital role in keeping our community clean, safe, and thriving. If you're a hands-on professional who loves an early start and making a tangible impact, we want you on the crew!

Expected Schedule:<

Monday thru Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

The Public Works Department is seeking a qualified applicant to join the Solid Waste team. Successful applicant must be able to work holidays and some Saturday’s and when called in for winter operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain Solid Waste equipment including rubbish packers, recycling trucks, roll-off trucks.
• Must also have ability to operate and maintain winter equipment including dump trucks and front-end loaders as required.
• Applicants must possess good visual acuity for driving and physical strength, agility and stamina necessary to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and members of the public.
• Must possess valid Maine Class A or B driver’s license (must provide license number), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass pre-employment medical exam and fitness assessment and pass federally mandated drug test.
• Must have and maintain good driving record.

Applications accepted until filled.

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

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 17-CDL), with a starting pay range of $26.92/hour to $29.80/hour, based on relevant years of experience, plus a $2.00/hour market rate stipend.

Candidates may be hired into a Maintenance Worker I position if they do not currently hold a CDL-B or A. The Maintenance Worker I position is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 16), with a starting pay range of $23.08/hour to $25.88/hour, based on relevant years of experience, plus a $1.00/hour market rate stipend."

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 may 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 questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] 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 [email protected].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : LABOR AND

Job Family : LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start : 09/11/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description