Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Standish, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, located in Standish. 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 summer and snowplowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in all types of weather. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with opportunities to learn new skills and advance through automatic promotions over time. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Employees must be prepared to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A Class C Maine license is required by the first day of employment, and a valid Class B Maine license must be obtained and retained during the initial six-month probationary period. The position also requires a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test; snowfighter certification within 12 months; and flagger certification within a specified amount of time. Federal law limits eligibility for new or renewed CDLs to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Complete a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
Ability to become a certified snowfighter within 12 months.
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
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.
Must work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
Automatic promotional opportunities as skills and experience increase
13 paid holidays
3 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 payment of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, 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 pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Wellness benefits and program
Career development opportunities