Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Orland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MaineDOT is hiring a Transportation Worker I for its Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Region 4 – Eastern Maine, in Orland. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roadways, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work changes with the seasons and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer, as well as plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in varied weather conditions and learning new skills over time. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and describes automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a Class C Maine license by the first day, a valid Class B Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period, and the ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months and obtain flagger certification within a specified period. A state-paid medical examination includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Class C State of Maine driver's license required by the first day of employment.
• Must 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 snow fighter within 12 months.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
• Must complete a state-paid medical examination, including 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

• Help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective.
• Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter.
• Work long hours in varied weather conditions.
• Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• State payment of 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 payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
• Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.
• Wellness benefits and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED