Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Caribou, ME

36d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work involving construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, equipment repairs, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways and/or other applicable infrastructure. This position is responsible for yard operations at the Caribou facility, also include testing and transporting of State equipment, blast and paint, transporting materials, using a low-bed trailer, hydroseeding, plowing, material handling and surplus property. Assist the work of transportation crews engaged in fleet / maintenance/construction work. May operate heavy motorized equipment. May be called upon to plow snow if necessary. Work is performed under limited supervision.

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
State-paid Medical examination that includes: a drug test
Department's Respirator fit test
Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.
Shall 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

Construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, equipment repairs, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways and/or other applicable infrastructure
Yard operations at the Caribou facility
Testing and transporting of State equipment
Blast and paint
Transporting materials, using a low-bed trailer
Hydroseeding
Plowing
Material handling and surplus property
Assist the work of transportation crews engaged in fleet / maintenance/construction work
May operate heavy motorized equipment
May be called upon to plow snow if necessary

Benefits

Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

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