Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Waldoboro, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 2 – Midcoast Maine, located in Waldoboro. Transportation Workers help maintain the safety and effectiveness of Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways. Work varies by season and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snow plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in all types of weather. Employees receive paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training. The department describes opportunities for career development and automatic promotions as employees gain skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a Class C Maine license by the first day of employment and a valid Class B Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period. Employees must be able to obtain snowfighter certification within 12 months and flagger certification within a specified timeframe. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, current resume, and applicable transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. The posting also provides an alternative application contact for those unable to complete the online application. It describes a compensation package that includes paid leave, health and dental insurance, retirement contributions, and wellness benefits.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a state-paid medical examination, including 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 snowfighter within 12 months.
Be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
Under federal law, eligibility for a new or renewed CDL is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders.

Nice To Haves

Applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications may be included with the application.

Responsibilities

Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform road repair and culvert replacement work during summer.
Plow roads during winter.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training.
Paid Snowfighter training.
Career development and automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills.
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 that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5%, 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.
Wellness benefits and a wellness program.