Temporary Solid Waste Worker - Part Time Public Works

Accepting applicants for TEMPORARY SOLID WASTE WORKER with the City’s Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Public Works

Division: Solid Waste Facility

Barg. Unit: Non-Union

Status: Temporary

Pay: $22.00/hour

Schedule: Must be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 24-32 hours a week.

SUMMARY: Solid Waste Workers perform a variety of duties related to waste collection, transportation, disposal, and facility maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable solid waste operations. Responsibilities include operating light equipment and trucks to perform waste collection and disposal tasks, transporting waste to and from various facilities, maintaining accurate maintenance and safety records, and performing light repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Employees must be able to follow oral and written instructions, coordinate effectively with coworkers and other personnel, and work independently as needed. The position requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage stressful situations, and interact with customers and the public in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner. Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent GED required. Must have valid CDL B.

COME WORK IN LEWISTON: The City of Lewiston, Maine, is a growing city full of possibly. Lewiston is Maine's second largest city and is located on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Lewiston is known for it’s rich history and cultural diversity. Diverse career, educational, and recreational offerings for all ages render Lewiston an appealing place to visit, live, thrive, and settle. Its history is rich, one of a mill town that transformed into a multi-faceted economy. Lewiston is home to three first-rate colleges, two premier hospitals, popular eateries, breweries, monthly art walks, galleries, musical performances, entertainment, theatre, and an evolving public art scene. Urban to suburban, downtown to rural, Lewiston is also home to families and entrepreneurs from around the world with small shops and thriving manufacturers, generations of local businesses, and global firms. Lewiston is a place where opportunity lives.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application with complete resume via email or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. You may also contact the HR Director at htheriault@lewistonmaine.gov.

Applications reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application.Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Experience:

• snow removal: 1 year (Preferred)
• plowing/sanding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maine Driver's license (Preferred)
• Class B CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person