Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Presque Isle, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is seeking a Transportation Worker for its Maintenance and Operations (Region 5) team. This role is crucial for maintaining safe and effective roadways and bridges, ensuring Mainers can travel safely. Responsibilities include road repair and culvert replacement during the summer, and plowing during the winter. Transportation Workers are on the front lines of roadwork, often working long hours in various weather conditions. The position offers a dynamic work environment where daily tasks change with the seasons, providing opportunities to learn new skills. MaineDOT supports career growth through paid Commercial Driving License (CDL) training, Snowfighter training, and automatic promotional opportunities, allowing employees to increase their earnings as they develop. This is a rewarding career with competitive pay, generous paid time off, and a robust wellness program.

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
Pass a State-paid Medical examination that includes a drug test
Pass the Department’s Respirator fit test
Possess a Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment
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

Responsibilities

Keep roadways and bridges safe and effective
Perform road repair
Conduct culvert replacement in the summer
Engage in plowing activities in the winter
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous paid time off
Robust wellness program
Advancement opportunities
Career development
13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service)
Personal leave (for overtime-exempt employees)
12 days of sick leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS))
Extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness
Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training