Find & Apply For Maintenance Helper / Assistant Jobs in Waterford, Maine

Nature of Work:

This is semi-skilled manual labor in the operation of light and moderately heavy trucks and motorized equipment on road construction and repair, routine grounds maintenance, and in the snow and ice removal operations of the Public Works Department. Employee of this class is able to handle and operate all truck attachments and carry out assignments with relative ease. Employee will operate larger pieces of equipment such as front-end loaders and backhoes. Employees participate in loading and unloading work. Duties include the performance of manual labor tasks in connection with the operation of trucks or during completion of seasonal work projects. Work instructions may be received in detail for each job to be performed or may follow an established routine. Work is subject to check while in progress and upon completion by the Public Works Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs any and all duties and tasks as assigned by the Public Works Director. Examples of Work (illustrative only):

• Operates trucks and sanders in the plowing, sanding and snow removal on town roads.
• Operates light to moderately heavy trucks in performance of public works duties.
• Operates other light and heavier equipment such as front-end loaders as needed.
• Operates a light or moderately heavy truck transporting dirt, gravel, wood and construction materials; assists in loading or unloading trucks.
• Performs varied maintenance work including rebuilding storm drains and culverts, patching and building roads and other general duties.
• Assists in the seasonal repair and maintenance of town parks, beaches and cemeteries.
• Picks up debris such as blow-downs; straightens signs and posts; picks up leaves, brush and other trash.
• Winterizes trucks and mounts sanders.
• Assists in general repair and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and assists in general maintenance of the Public Works Garage.
• Performs related work as required.

Training and Experience Required:

High school graduation and some experience in the operation of standard automotive equipment heavier than passenger vehicles; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• , and the employee shall be insurable under the Town's vehicle insurance coverage. Applicant will be subject to a background check and reference check.
• Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Public Works Director and Board of Selectmen.

Pay:

From $15.10 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person