Equipment Operator / Truck Driver
Join the Kennebunkport Public Works team as an Equipment Operator / Truck Driver! We’re looking for a problem-solver who can handle winter plow routes and assist with summer road maintenance. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range starting at $27.88/h (with no A or B CDL license) and up to $31.17/h (with 10 years of public works experience) and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave. The schedule changes in the summer. A High School diploma, at least 3 years of related experience, and a valid Class A or B CDL are preferred.
There’s a job, and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13.5 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 2 weeks of vacation leave annually.
- Health Insurance Coverage– Kennebunkport pays 85% of the health insurance premium.
- Retirement Plan– Kennebunkport contributes to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), and/or ICMA 457 program on behalf of the employee.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive 10 workdays of fully paid parental complementing
- Career Advancement – training and tuition reimbursement programs.
Please submit the town application, resume, and cover letter through email to Yanina Nickless, Director of Support Services/HR, at ynickless@kennebunkportme.gov. The position is open until filled, but the review of applications begins immediately. Proposed review is on January 20, 2026. The Town of Kennebunkport is an equal opportunity employer.