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The City of Bangor Public Works Department is seeking qualified qualified applicants for openings as a Heavy Equipment Operator. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating various types of trucks and related equipment in performing a variety of highway and/or sanitation related duties. Please click the following link for the complete job description: Heavy Equipment Operator I The City of Bangor Public Works Department provides extensive infrastructure support to the residents of Bangor, including maintaining approximately 300 lane miles of streets and 140 miles of sidewalks. We dig holes, bury pipes and basins, pave sidewalks, maintain street signs, paint lines, sweep, plow, salt, and remove snow, among many, many other tasks in support of City of Bangor operations. The incumbent must hold, at a minimum, a State of Maine Class B license, as they will operate a plow/salt/sand/dump truck and various heavy equipment to accomplish the above work. The City of Bangor offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a professional, experienced team that adeptly handles all the behind-the-scenes operations and maintenance work that makes our city run smoothly. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: * Comp Time - Overtime can be converted to comp time for up to 80 additional hours paid time off * Paid Vacation Days - up to 2 weeks in the first year * Paid Holidays - 13 paid holidays/year * Sick Days - up to 15 paid sick days/year * Nine percent (9%) City retirement contribution (ask about our plan(s)) * Multiple Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options available. City pays up to 80% of medical plan premiums. * Paid Long Term Disability coverage * We supply your tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment with a generous boot allowance, and 75% of uniform costs are covered by the City Salary range for this position is $20.24 - $23.44/hr (depending on experience) with annual increases based on merit (up to 5%) and yearly adjustments based on collective bargaining agreement. Additional hourly stipend pay may be available for Class A license, Arborist license, Pesticide license, Professional Loggers Certificate, and Welders License. Applications (required) and resumes (optional) can be submitted via the City's application link (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov)). Please direct questions to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Bangor! Equal Opportunity Employer

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