Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Paris, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineDOT is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 3 – Western Maine, located in Paris. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season and may include road repair and culvert replacement in warmer months and snowplowing in winter. The role involves working outdoors in different weather conditions and may require long hours. Employees may receive paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with opportunities to develop skills and advance through automatic promotions as they learn more. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. The position requires a Class C Maine driver’s 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 become a certified snow fighter within 12 months and obtain flagger certification within a specified period. A state-paid medical examination includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role may require working at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, current resume, and applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Under federal law, only U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas are eligible for new or renewed CDLs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Class C State of Maine driver’s license by the first day of employment.
Obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine driver’s 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.
Complete a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
Under federal law, eligibility for a new or renewed CDL is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

Perform road repair and culvert replacement work during warmer seasons.
Plow roads during winter to help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe.
Carry out front-line roadwork in varying weather conditions, potentially working long hours.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
13 paid holidays
At least three 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 at 85%–95%, depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation, subject to program requirements
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits
Career development and advancement opportunities