Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Alfred, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, located in Alfred, Maine. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work changes with the seasons and includes activities such as road repair, culvert replacement, and winter plowing. Employees work outdoors in varied weather and may work long hours. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and describes automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. The full salary range is available through the linked salary information in the posting. Candidates must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as needed and in accordance with required licenses or certifications.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
Have a Class C State of Maine license by the first day of employment.
Obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
Be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.

Responsibilities

Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Perform winter plowing and related snowfighting work.
Work at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
13 paid holidays
Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%–95% depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation in the applicable program
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Wellness benefits and a robust wellness program
Career development and advancement opportunities