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Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Maine

Bangor, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Class B License, Community Support, Crane, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hospital, Licensing, Loaders, Loading/Unloading, Maintenance Services, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety/Work Safety, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Truck Driver, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bangor, Maine
POSTED
9 days ago
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Job Description

Opening Date: May 14, 2026

Closing Date: June 1, 2026

Job Class Code: 6542

Grade: 11

Salary: $15.70 - $19.95/hr.**

**This is inclusive of a .60¢/hr. institutional stipend

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION: This is machine and trades work in operating motor-driven wheel and track mounted equipment which requires no higher than a Class B license for operation on a public highway. Responsibilities include operating, fueling, and performing routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and devices such as cranes, conveyors, shovels, and loaders mounted thereon. Work is performed under general supervision. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Operates light and medium duty trucks in order to haul freight, gravel, snow, and other material from one location to another or to perform tasks such as plowing snow. Fills tank with material and operates equipment in order to apply oils, asphalt, and tars to roadways and parking areas. Operates truck mounted winches and cranes in order to load and unload material. Fills fuel tanks, adds lubricating oils and completes various other tasks in order to maintain equipment in good order. Repairs or assists mechanic in repairing assigned equipment in order to restore it to service as quickly as possible. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of assigned heavy motor equipment and attached devices. Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles upon the highway. Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the operation of assigned heavy motor driven equipment. Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on assigned equipment. Ability to supervise a small crew in maintenance and operational activities. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work long hours operating heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of the above knowledges and abilities. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Maine Class B motor vehicle operator's license may be required depending on equipment to be operated and the circumstances of its use. Operators of off-the-road vehicles do not need a Class B license.

Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or emailjennifer.iverson@maine.gov.

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa.m.peppard@maine.gov.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
  • Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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