Transportation Crew Leader
About The Position
This is supervisory work supporting bridge, highway, traffic, maintenance, and construction projects for the Maine Department of Transportation. The Transportation Crew Leader directs crews performing highway maintenance and construction work and may operate heavy motorized equipment. Work is performed under limited supervision. The position may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. The role is based in Presque Isle, Maine, in Maintenance and Operations, Region 5 – Northern Maine. Candidates must meet the stated experience or education combination and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Before attaining permanent status in this class, employees must have a valid Maine Class A motor vehicle license and complete the 30-hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).
Requirements
- A two-year combination of experience or education in highway/bridge construction, fleet equipment repair, or transportation-related maintenance, including at least one year of lead worker experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class A motor vehicle license issued by the State of Maine, required before attaining permanent status in this class.
- Completion of the 30-hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926), required before attaining permanent status in this class.
- Under federal law, eligibility for a new or renewed CDL is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.
Responsibilities
- Direct the work of crews engaged in highway maintenance and construction work.
- Support bridge, highway, traffic, maintenance, and construction projects.
- May operate heavy motorized equipment.
- Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
- Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation, subject to program requirements
- State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
- State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
- Additional wellness benefits for State employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
