If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Job Class Code: 8122 Grade: 12 - Operations/Maintenance Salary: $15.45 - $21.07/Hourly Location: Central Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Augusta Opening Date: January 9, 2026 Closing Date: January 27, 2026 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 peoples lives, please consider this position. We are currently looking to fill an anticipated vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Operator II. The Heavy Equipment Operator II maintains the buildings and grounds of the cemetery to include but not limited to mowing, plowing, gravesite digging and preparation. Working with This position has frequent contact with the public, including sometimes grieving families. Follow Maine Veterans Cemetery Standard Operating Procedure Follow 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 particular equipment to which assignment is made. Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the operation of assigned heavy motor driven equipment. Ability to operate and maintain motor driven earth moving equipment. Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making 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. Ability to work long hours operating heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions. Minimum qualifications: Possession of the above knowledges and abilities. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). A valid Maine Class B motor vehicle operators license and ability to obtain a Maine Class A motor vehicle operator's license if equipment is to be operated on highways. Contact information: Questions about this position should be directed to Daniel Preston at Daniel.j.preston@maine.gov . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting. Join Maine State Government and Make a Difference in Your Community If you're looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to serve the public and make a difference, consider working with Maine State Government! Our departments boast an array of professions, including attorneys, biologists, correctional officers, equipment operators, engineers, human resources professionals, information technology experts, law enforcement officers, nurses, park rangers, social workers, and transportation workers. With more than 100 agencies, boards, and offices, Maine State Government is the perfect place to explore various industries and interests. Whether you're interested in finance or forestry, there's an opportunity for you to help make Maine an even better place to live. eases, theres a place for you here, and your work will have meaning.
