The City of Bangor Public Works Department is seeking motivated, skilled professionals to join our team as Heavy Equipment Operators. In this role, the incumbent will operate a variety of trucks and heavy equipment to support core Public Works operations and must be able to use standard hand tools in the performance of daily task assignments to include construction and paving activities. A complete description of duties and requirements can be found at the following link: Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
We offer competitive pay, excellent health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and training opportunities—along with strong work-life balance perks such as predictable schedules, paid holidays, and the stability of a long-term career in public service.
Our team-focused environment values safety, communication, and mutual support. Staff takes part in seasonal safety trainings, cross-department projects, equipment workshops, and appreciation events that strengthen teamwork and pride in our mission. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and ongoing training.
The Public Works Department delivers essential infrastructure services to the residents of Bangor, including the maintenance of approximately 400 lane miles of streets and 80 miles of sidewalks. Department responsibilities include excavation and installation of municipal infrastructure, paving preparations for streets and sidewalks, paving, street signage maintenance, pavement marking, street sweeping, plowing, salting, and snow removal, among numerous other operational tasks that support overall City functions.
Candidates must possess, at minimum, a State of Maine Class B driver’s license, with a Class A license preferred. This position requires the operation of plow, salt, sand, and dump trucks, along with various other types of heavy equipment necessary to accomplish the duties described above.
The City of Bangor offers the opportunity to be part of a professional, experienced team that expertly handles all the behind-the-scenes operations and maintenance work that makes our city run smoothly.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Comp Time – Overtime can be converted to comp time for up to 80 additional hours paid time off
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Paid Vacation Days – up to 3 weeks in the first year
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Paid Holidays – 13 paid holidays/year
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Sick Days – up to 15 paid sick days/year
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Nine percent (9%) City retirement contribution (ask about our plan(s))
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Multiple Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options available. City pays up to 80% of medical plan premiums.
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Paid Long Term Disability coverage
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We supply your tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment with a generous boot allowance, and 75% of uniform costs are covered by the City
The salary range for this position is $22.67 to $26.25 per hour. Starting pay will be determined within this range based on the applicant’s experience and verified job-related competencies. Applicants may demonstrate competencies in operating a skid steer, loader, backhoe, excavator, grader, transit & tenths rod, and in work zone setup at the time of hire. Each competency successfully demonstrated will increase the starting wage within the established range. Applicants who demonstrate and receive a passing score for 5 of the 7 listed competencies will qualify for a step-5 starting wage, which is the top of the range listed above.
Employees are eligible for annual merit increases of up to 5%, along with yearly adjustments as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Additional hourly stipend pay may be available for the following certifications: Class A License, Arborist License, Pesticide License, Professional Loggers Certificate, and Welder’s License.
How to Apply
Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!
About the City of Bangor
The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.
Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.
Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.
