Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available for external candidates
About the Public Works Department: The Department of Public Works helps keep the city of Portland moving each day with many areas of responsibility. We collect your garbage and recycling, clear your streets of ice and snow in the winter, help maintain the city's sewer system, build your sidewalks, manage the city's traffic lights and street signage, and the list goes on.
Job Summary: Streets & Sidewalks is seeking motivated individuals to perform a variety of skilled maintenance work on City streets and sidewalks and during winter operations.
The schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm. 10 hour shifts are offered outside of the winter season.
Click here to see a video of our winter operations in action!
Requirements:
Deadline Extended - Applications accepted until October 9, 2026.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 18CDL), with a starting pay range of $27.58 to $30.54/hour. Candidates may be hired into a Maintenance Worker II position if they do not meet all requirements of a Maintenance Worker III. The Maintenance Worker II position is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 17-CDL), with a starting pay range of $26.92 to $29.80/hour. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and years of experience. Extra $1.00 stipend will be paid for a Class A license.
For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : LABOR AND
Job Family : LABOR, TRADES & MAINTENANCE
Posting Start : 09/25/2026
Posting End : 10/09/2026