Transportation Worker I (Fleet Services)
About The Position
This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work within the Yard Crew at Fleet Services headquarters in Augusta, Maine. Work involves constructing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways, and other applicable infrastructure. Duties include using hand and power tools and related heavy equipment. The position may require long hours under adverse conditions. Crew members must be able to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement. Work is performed under direct supervision. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a Class C State of Maine license by the first day of employment, and a valid Class B State of Maine license must be obtained and retained during the initial six-month probationary period. Employees must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months and obtain flagger certification within a specified time. A state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test, is required. Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders are eligible for new or renewed CDLs. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend. The opening is with the Maine Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services), at the Fleet Garage in Augusta, Maine. Applications are submitted online with a cover letter, current resume, and applicable transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Current MaineDOT Transportation Worker-series employees seeking a transfer must submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain 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 obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement.
- Complete a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
- Be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
- Be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
- Under federal law, be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holder to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.
- Be prepared to work long hours under adverse conditions.
Responsibilities
- Construct, repair, and maintain vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways, and other applicable infrastructure.
- Use hand and power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties.
- Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ 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 participation, 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 plan
- Additional employee wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
