Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is with the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC), a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people.

Requirements

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.
Possession of the above knowledges and abilities.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.