Heavy Equipment Operator II

State of Maine • Augusta-Richmond County, GA

2d • $15 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Job Class Code: 8122 Grade: 12 - Operations/Maintenance Salary: $15.45 - $21.07/hourly Location: Augusta Opening Date: February 4, 2026 Closing Date: February 19, 2026 We are excited to be hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator II for our Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. Our mission at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery is to provide the best possible services for our veterans and families after they have given so much to us. If you enjoy interacting with people and making an impact in people’s lives, please consider this position. We are currently looking to fill an anticipated vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Operator II. The Heavy Equipment Operator II maintains the buildings and grounds of the cemetery to include but not limited to mowing, plowing, gravesite digging and preparation. Working with This position has frequent contact with the public, including sometimes grieving families. Follow Maine Veterans Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure Follow National Cemetery Administration Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure Maintain the Cemetery grounds Prepare and finish interments Operate all cemetery equipment safely Ensure grounds are safe for the public

Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation, routine maintenance, use and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the operation of assigned heavy motor driven equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor driven earth moving equipment.
• Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs to assigned heavy motor driven equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep routine records and prepare simple operating reports.
• Ability to work long hours operating heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions.
• Possession of the above knowledges and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the buildings and grounds of the cemetery to include but not limited to mowing, plowing, gravesite digging and preparation.
• Follow Maine Veterans Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure
• Follow National Cemetery Administration Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure
• Maintain the Cemetery grounds
• Prepare and finish interments
• Operate all cemetery equipment safely
• Ensure grounds are safe for the public

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – 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.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed