Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Edgecomb, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in its Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Region 2 (Midcoast Maine), based in Edgecomb. Transportation Workers help keep roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season and includes road repair and culvert replacement in warmer months and plowing in winter, often in long hours and varied weather. The department offers paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, skill development, and automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees may be required to work in a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications. A state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test, is required. Applicants must have a Class C Maine license by their first day and obtain and retain 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. Under federal law, only U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders are eligible for new or renewed CDLs. Applications are submitted online with a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series seeking transfer must submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form. The State of Maine offers paid leave, health and dental coverage, retirement contributions, and other wellness benefits; benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less-than-full-time work.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a 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.
Pass a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and Department respirator fit test.
Be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
Meet federal eligibility requirements to obtain a new or renewed CDL: be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa.

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.
Help maintain safe and effective roadways and bridges.
Work in a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
At least 3 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 (85%–95%, depending on salary)
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for eligible participation
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement
Wellness benefits and program
Paid Commercial Driving License training
Paid Snowfighter training
Career development and advancement opportunities