Accepting applicants for TEMPORARY HIGHWAY WORKERS with the City’s Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Public Works Division: Highway Barg. Unit: Non-Union Status: Temporary, Seasonal Pay: $17-$23 an hour based on experience Schedule: Based on demand
SUMMARY: This Temporary Highway Worker position will perform a variety of maintenance, construction, and winter operations duties to ensure roadways remain safe and well-maintained. Responsibilities include operating trucks and other equipment to clear roadways, perform repairs, assist with construction projects, and respond to winter storms through snowplowing and snow removal. Employees participate in ongoing training to develop equipment operation skills and improve their knowledge of highway maintenance procedures. Additional duties include interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner, following oral and written instructions, remaining available for emergency operations as required, and performing other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent GED required. Background in winter operations, including plowing, sanding, equipment upkeep/maintenance is ideal. Positions available for drivers with class C (Non-CDL) and Class B CDL.
COME WORK IN LEWISTON: The City of Lewiston, Maine, is a growing city full of possibly. Lewiston is Maine's second largest city and is located on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Lewiston is known for it’s rich history and cultural diversity. Diverse career, educational, and recreational offerings for all ages render Lewiston an appealing place to visit, live, thrive, and settle. Its history is rich, one of a mill town that transformed into a multi-faceted economy. Lewiston is home to three first-rate colleges, two premier hospitals, popular eateries, breweries, monthly art walks, galleries, musical performances, entertainment, theatre, and an evolving public art scene. Urban to suburban, downtown to rural, Lewiston is also home to families and entrepreneurs from around the world with small shops and thriving manufacturers, generations of local businesses, and global firms. Lewiston is a place where opportunity lives.
Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application with complete resume via email or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. You may also contact the HR Director at htheriault@lewistonmaine.gov.
Applications reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.