Transportation Worker I

Department of Transportation • Augusta, GA

1d • $20

About The Position

This is a split Transportation Worker position that will serve on an Augusta based Striping / Stenciling Crew in summer, responsible for painting pavement markings. Summer work involves 10-12 hour days of statewide striping and stenciling paint work with an occasional overnight stay away, the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and will also serve on the Richmond Maintenance Crew out of Region 2 in winter. In winter, the responsibilities of this position will align with other Region 2 Transportation Worker duties and will include plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations. Winter work also includes the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and may require long hours of work. The incumbent must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work and must live within a reasonable distance from winter headquarters. Work is performed under direct supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with construction and maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Painting pavement markings
• Statewide striping and stenciling paint work
• Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties
• Plowing snow
• Responding to emergencies

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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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