Temp Laborer

City of Biddeford; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a temporary Laborer in Biddeford, where you can make a real impact on residents' lives. This role involves operating various construction and maintenance equipment while ensuring the safe handling of city vehicles. As part of a progressive Public Works Department, you'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and morale. If you're motivated and ready to contribute to the city's growth and revitalization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience the pride of working in a city recognized for its commitment to community and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license; preference for CLASS B.
• Knowledge of maintenance tasks and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment safely.
• Perform manual labor and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CLASS B driver's license

Knowledge of maintenance tasks

Computer skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Tools

Construction equipment

City owned vehicles

Job description

Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!

We are seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated and talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.

Biddeford is conveniently situated 15 miles south of Portland and 90 miles north of Boston. Just a few miles east of the city center lies a magnificent coastline with long stretches of sandy beaches framed by rocky promontories. Biddeford has experienced exceptional renewal and has a nationally-recognized creative downtown community, recently exemplified in the Heart of Biddeford’s selection as a 2022 recipient of the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Additionally, Food & Wine Magazine recently ranked Biddeford’s food scene as among America’s best. The City has been proactive in working with the private sector to stimulate more than $100 million in private investments over the last decade, with an additional $200 million of new, mixed-use private investment, including just over 1,100 residential units to be developed in the near term.

Our Public Works Department is progressive and promotes true teamwork in an environment with great morale and is looking for a temporary Laborer.

Responsibilities

• Operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment
• Performing manual labor activities as needed and/or as required by the Public Works Department
• Safe operation of city owned vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, dump trucks, salt spreaders, snowplows, etc.

Required Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required
• Preference given to those with a valid CLASS B driver’s license
• Must be available for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks and the basic knowledge and skills required to operate a computer and related software
• A willingness to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Biddeford's work around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.

Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of Human Resources at 207.286.0589.

Job Type: Temporary (+/- 3 months)

Salary: $20/hour

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:30pm

Work Location: In-person

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