Town of Freeport - Public Works Employee

Start Date: July 09, 2025 | End Date: October 01, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Works
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The Town of Freeport is hiring a full-time Public Works Employee. We’re looking for a motivated, dependable individual with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and excellent customer service skills. This hands-on role involves operating light to moderately heavy trucks and equipment, performing manual labor, and supporting a variety of public works projects year-round.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate trucks (up to 1-ton) and equipment such as loaders, backhoes, rollers, and sweepers.
• Perform road, bridge, drainage, and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Plow and sand roads, sidewalks, and parking lots during winter.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and general labor tasks.
• Support other municipal departments as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum age: 18
• Valid Maine driver’s license (Class B preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of relevant experience or equivalent training
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Familiarity with Dig Safe rules, traffic laws, and safety practices
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening

Job Details:

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm
• Must be available for additional hours during wintertime operations.
• Starting Pay: $21.12/hour. CDL starting pay $24.48/hour.
• Department: Public Works

What We Offer:

• Full benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, and paid time off
• Stable, year-round employment with opportunities for skill development
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

To apply, please complete a Town of Freeport application (click here) and email it along with three current work references to Courtney Sparks, Human Resources Director at [email protected].

The Town of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and those we serve.