Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Alfred, ME

1d•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 Alfred, Maine. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work changes with the seasons and includes tasks such as road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snowplowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in varied weather conditions and learning new skills over time. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with automatic promotional opportunities as employees develop their skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as necessary, consistent with required licenses and certifications. The position requires a State-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test. Applicants must hold a Class C State of Maine license by their first day of employment, obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period, become a certified snow fighter within 12 months, and obtain flagger certification within a specified period. Applicants apply online and submit a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
Must complete a State-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
Must be able to work long hours in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training are offered; no preferred qualifications are explicitly listed.

Responsibilities

Perform roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Plow roads during winter to help keep roadways safe.
Help maintain the safety and effectiveness of Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

13 paid holidays.
Three or more 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 of 85%–95%, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5%, subject to program requirements.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Robust wellness program and additional wellness benefits.
Paid Commercial Driving License training.
Paid Snowfighter training.
Career development and advancement opportunities.