Laborer (1+ year of Heavy Equipment Experience )

Mid Maine Waste Action Corporation is seeking a Laborer III with over a year of heavy equipment experience in Auburn, ME. The role involves maintaining facility cleanliness, performing janitorial tasks, assisting operations and maintenance, handling materials, and operating various equipment. Candidates must have a Class 'C' Maine driver's license, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various conditions.
MID-MAINE WASTE ACTION CORPORATIONJob Title: Laborer III (Custodial/Plant)
• Section:* Maintenance
• Reports To:* Mechanic/General Foreman
• Revision Date:* July 2024

FUNCTION

Performs a variety of services to maintain facility material condition and cleanliness. Assists operations and maintenance as required. Fulfills a variety of material handling tasks.

DESCRIPTION

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Janitorial Tasks: Performs janitorial tasks in office areas, restrooms, locker rooms, control rooms, and other facility areas on a regular basis.
• Errands: Runs errands for facility-related matters.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Cleans, preserves, and paints equipment and the facility.
• Outage Assistance: Assists operations and maintenance personnel by performing miscellaneous tasks during outages.
• Maintenance Support: Assists maintenance crews by building scaffolds, clearing areas to be worked, providing safety surveillance, and supporting job activities.
• Material Handling: Rigs and operates various material handling equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders, bridge cranes, and trucks.
• Operational Assistance: Assists operations in the performance of operational duties as assigned, such as Crane Operator.
• Messenger and Delivery: Provides messenger and material delivery and supply services for the facility.
• Rolling Stock Operation: Operates plant's rolling stock as needed.
• Scale House/Recycling: Fills in as scale house attendant or recycle attendant, once qualified.
• Winter Tasks: Performs winter-related tasks such as plowing, shoveling, sanding, and making areas safe for driving and walking.
• Additional Duties: Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS
• Language Proficiency: Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Driver's License: Possess a Class “C” Maine vehicle license.
• Instructional Ability: Ability to take, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways at elevations of 75 feet and more; crawl through confined areas; work from manlifts; moderate to heavy lifting required. Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; climb vertical access ladders and stairwells; work in the plant in hot conditions; must be able to wear a respirator and use other personal protective equipment and safety equipment as required.
• Lifting Capacity: Requires lifting, pushing, and pulling of 80+ pounds consistently.
• Mobility: Requires walking and bending.
• Self-Motivation: Must be self-motivated.
• Safety Knowledge: Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Educational Background: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Policy Knowledge: Possess required knowledge of Corporation policies and regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with the public and maintain a working relationship with staff.
• Flexibility: Flexible with hours to perform unexpected clean-up, plowing, and filling vacant positions.
• Experience: Custodial or other relevant experience.
• Job Proficiency: Ability to perform all of the duties of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.93 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:
• English (Required)

Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Auburn, ME 04210 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Auburn, ME 04210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person