Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Transportation Worker position. This Position will serve on an Augusta based Sign Shop Maintenance and Operations Crew. Responsibilities involve Statewide travel and occasional overnight stay-away and overtime, the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties. Perform all aspects of the work being done by the interstate sign crew from climbing ladders, using the bucket truck and crane, installing signs. Work with the sign shop on layout and production of minor signs. In winter, the responsibilities of this position will align with Transportation Worker duties and will include plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations. Winter work also includes the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and may require long hours of work. The incumbent must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification
• State-paid Medical examination that includes: a drug test
• Department’s Respirator fit test
• Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment
• Shall obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period
• Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time
• Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Statewide travel and occasional overnight stay-away and overtime
• Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment
• Perform all aspects of the work being done by the interstate sign crew from climbing ladders, using the bucket truck and crane, installing signs
• Work with the sign shop on layout and production of minor signs
• Plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations during winter
• Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment during winter
• Be reachable by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED