Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•North Berwick, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, based in North Berwick. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Their work changes with the seasons and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours outdoors in varied weather conditions. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training. Employees can learn additional skills and advance through automatic promotional opportunities. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. The position requires a Class C Maine license by the first day, a valid Class B Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period, and the ability to earn snowfighter and flagger certifications.

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, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.

Responsibilities

Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Plow roads during winter weather.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
Career development and advancement opportunities
13 paid holidays
3+ 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 employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%–95% depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for eligible participation
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Wellness benefits and programs