Transportation Worker I

Department of Transportation•Farmington, NM

8d•$20

About The Position

If you are driven to keep roadways and bridges safe and effective, accelerate your career by being part of the team that keeps Maine moving! Join MaineDOT as a Transportation Worker for a rewarding career full of advancement opportunities, career development, competitive pay, generous paid time off, terrific benefits including a robust wellness program, and much more! From road repair to culvert replacement in the summer to plowing in the winter, Transportation Workers are an essential part of the MaineDOT team getting Mainers from point A to point B safely. Transportation workers are on the front lines of roadwork, putting in long hours in all types of weather to make sure Mainers and their families are safe on our state’s roads, bridges, and highways. A day in the life of a Transportation Worker changes with the seasons, meaning employees learn new skills and no two days are exactly the same. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training, and over time, the more you learn, the more you earn with automatic promotional opportunities.

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.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,400.22-$13,412.10 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of employee’s pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.