Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•North Berwick, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, located in North Berwick. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work changes with the seasons and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snowplowing in winter. The position involves frontline roadwork and long hours in varying weather conditions. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training. Employees can develop new skills and may advance through automatic promotional opportunities as they learn more. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must be prepared to work at a higher class as necessary, in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Class C State of Maine driver's license by the first day of employment.
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 snowfighter within 12 months.
Ability 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, eligibility for a new or renewed CDL is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

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

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
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-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Wellness benefits