Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a split Transportation Worker position. This Position will serve on an Augusta based Striping/Stencil Crew in summer responsible for painting pavement markings. Summer work involves 10-12 hour days of statewide striping and stenciling paint work with an occasional overnight stay away. The use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and will also serve on the North Augusta Maintenance Crew out of Region 2 in winter. In winter the responsibilities of this position will align with other Region 2 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 and must live within a reasonable distance from winter headquarters. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• 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
• Must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work
• Must live within a reasonable distance from winter headquarters

Nice To Haves

• Construction and maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Painting pavement markings
• Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment
• Plowing snow
• Responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)

What This Job Offers

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