Assistant Operations Supervisor

Town Of Scarborough; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Town of Scarborough is seeking a full-time Assistant Operations Supervisor in the Public Works Department. This role is a technically advanced outside operations position requiring the ability to supervise staff, operate equipment and ensure maintenance per engineering standards.

Applicants should have knowledge of street/sidewalk/ storm drain maintenance, a valid Maine Class B or A operator's license, and be prepared for a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in street, sidewalk and storm drain maintenance and construction.
• Ability to operate construction equipment and supervise employees engaged in such work.
• Pre-employment physical required to verify fitness for duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Supervisor in supervising operations staff and winter operations.
• Repair streets and all associated infrastructure; maintain and operate town cemeteries and beaches.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance with engineering specs and standards.
• Perform record keeping and administrative tasks related to daily operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Equipment operation

Road construction knowledge

Maintenance and repair

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maine Class B operator's license

Maine Class A operator's license

Job description

Pay Range: $28.03-42.76

Anticipated Starting Range: $31.37-$35.50 DOE/DOQ

The Town of Scarborough is seeking a full-time Assistant Operations Supervisor within the Public Works Department. This is a technically advanced outside operations position. An employee of this class is able to supervise staff in the completion of operations and maintenance of projects assigned by the Operations Supervisor. This position requires technical ability in the field of construction and supervision. The ability to operate all types of equipment and carry out assignments of higher responsibility with relative ease is critical.

Pay Range: $28.03-42.76

Anticipated Starting Range: $31.37-$35.50 DOE/DOQ

The Town of Scarborough is seeking a full-time Assistant Operations Supervisor within the Public Works Department. This is a technically advanced outside operations position. An employee of this class is able to supervise staff in the completion of operations and maintenance of projects assigned by the Operations Supervisor. This position requires technical ability in the field of construction and supervision. The ability to operate all types of equipment and carry out assignments of higher responsibility with relative ease is critical.

Duties include: Assisting the Operations Supervisor in the supervision of the operations staff and winter operations; repair of streets and all associated infrastructure; maintenance and operation of Town cemeteries and beaches; inspecting work to ensure conformance with engineering specifications and standards; and performing record keeping and administrative tasks related to daily operations.

Position requirements: Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in street, sidewalk, and storm drain maintenance and construction as well as knowledge in the operation of construction equipment such as trucks and front-end loaders used in road construction work, including the ability to supervise and direct the activities of employees engaged in the operation of such equipment. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates have the ability, physical strength, and agility sufficient to perform all assignments of the job description. Must possess a valid State of Maine Class B' or Class A' operator's license. Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent. Desirable experience includes a background in highway maintenance, road repairs, general labor, paving, snow plowing, facilities, landscaping, construction, safety, equipment operations, general mechanics, asset inspection, and/or experience with a Town, government, or municipal organization as a Foreman managing a highway crew. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the Town.

The Town of Scarborough offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Applications must be received by Sunday, October 18, 2026.

• Equal Opportunity Employer-

Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.

Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.