Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Hancock, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Hancock, Maine, within Maintenance and Operations, Region 4 - Eastern Maine. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Duties change with the seasons and include road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snow plowing in winter. The work takes place outdoors in varied weather and may require long hours. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and employees may advance through automatic promotions as they learn more skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 snowfighter 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 H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders.

Responsibilities

Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Plow roads during winter weather.
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

Paid Commercial Driving License training.
Snowfighter training.
13 paid holidays.
Three or more weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave annually.
State-paid 85%-95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5%, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits.
Career development and advancement opportunities.