Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Solon, ME

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 3 – Western Maine, based in Solon/Moscow, Maine. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies seasonally, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snowplowing in winter. The job involves working long hours in all types of weather. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and employees may advance through automatic promotions as they gain skills and qualifications. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend.

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.
Be able to become a certified snowfighter within 12 months.
Be able 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, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.

Responsibilities

Perform road repair and culvert replacement work during summer.
Plow roads during winter.
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

13 paid holidays.
Three 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.
The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation, subject to program requirements.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS.
Wellness benefits and a robust wellness program.
Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.
Career development and advancement opportunities.