Equipment Operator - Parks Department

The Town of Cumberland is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator. This position involves a combination of skilled and semi-skilled work within the Public Works Department. The successful candidate must be able to drive and operate a truck with snowplow and wing, front-end loader with a bucket, and other miscellaneous road maintenance equipment. Must be extremely dependable and able to perform heavy physical labor and able to work in all weather conditions. Will be required to work other than normal working hours during storms and emergency events. Must possess a valid State of Maine Class B Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Inspect assigned vehicle and perform minor preventative maintenance and associated manual tasks to correct safety problems as necessary. Determine safe and efficient methods of operation of all Town equipment. Drive and operate a dump truck with snowplow and wing. Operate a backhoe and/or trackhoe in the maintenance and construction of roads and other public facilities. Safely operate a front-end loader with a bucket size of two and one-half to four yards. Operate a grader in repair and maintenance of roads, shoulders, and other roadway features. Safely operate other miscellaneous road maintenance equipment, including road brooms, rollers, dozers, front-end loaders, etc. Respond courteously to the general public. Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring the use of hand tools and handheld power tools as required. Will be required to work other than normal working hours. Performs related duties as required. How to Apply Applications can be found online. Email hr@townofcumberlandmaine.gov with completed application or mail to Town of Cumberland, 290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, Maine 04021. The Town of Cumberland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.