Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System

Job Class Code : 8122

Grade : 12 (Operations / Maintenance)

Salary : $31,200 - $40,913

Location : Springvale, ME

Opening Date : May 15, 2024

Closing Date : May 30, 2024

We are excited to be hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator II for our Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Our mission at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery is to provide the best possible services for our veterans and families after they have given so much to us.

If you enjoy interacting with people and making an impact in people's lives, please consider this position.

We are currently looking to fill a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Operator II. The Heavy Equipment Operator II maintains the cemetery's buildings and grounds, including but not limited to mowing, plowing, preparing gravesite, and placing headstones.

Working in this position has frequent contact with the public, including sometimes grieving families.

Primary responsibilities include

• Follow Maine Veterans Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure.
• Follow the National Cemetery Administration Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure.
• Maintain the Cemetery grounds.
• Prepare and finish interments.
• Operate all cemetery equipment safely.
• Ensure grounds are safe for the public.

Skills or knowledge required

• Knowledge of the operation, routine maintenance, use, and safety precautions of the equipment to which the assignment is made.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to operate assigned heavy motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor-driven earth-moving equipment.
• Ability to make emergency repairs and assist in general repairs to assigned heavy motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to keep routine records and prepare simple operating reports.

Minimum qualifications

Possession of the above knowledges and abilities.

Contact information

Questions about this position should be directed to Harold Jones at Harold.e.jones@maine.gov

Application Instructions

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.

Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https : / / www.maine.gov / bhr / state-jobs / application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.

Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.

Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including :

Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually.

Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary.

Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.

21% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note : Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

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.

Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Last updated : 2024-05-20