Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineDOT is hiring a Transportation Worker I for Maintenance and Operations, Region 4 - Eastern Maine, in Bangor. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snow plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in varied weather conditions and may require working at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training. Employees can develop new skills and may advance through automatic promotional opportunities as they learn. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend. The full salary range is available through the posting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a Class C Maine license by the first day of employment and a valid Class B Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period. Candidates must complete a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test, and must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months and obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time. 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. Applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, current resume, and applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Help maintain the safety and effectiveness of Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform seasonal roadway work, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snow plowing in winter.
Work long hours in varied weather conditions to help ensure the safety of road users.
Work at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.
Career development and advancement opportunities.
13 paid holidays.
More than three weeks of annual vacation leave, 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 in the program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Wellness benefits and a robust wellness program.