Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Bridgton, ME

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is seeking a Transportation Worker to join its team in Region 1 (Southern Maine), specifically in Bridgton, ME. This role is crucial for maintaining safe and effective roadways and bridges, ensuring the safety of Mainers on state roads, bridges, and highways. Transportation Workers are at the forefront of roadwork, engaging in tasks such as road repair and culvert replacement during the summer, and plowing in the winter. The position offers opportunities for advancement, career development, competitive pay, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a robust wellness program. The nature of the work varies with the seasons, providing opportunities to acquire new skills. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License (CDL) training and Snowfighter training, with automatic promotional opportunities tied to skill acquisition. The State of Maine government fosters a culture of respect and awareness, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and embracing diversity.

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
Pass a State-paid Medical examination that includes a drug test
Pass the Department’s Respirator fit test
Possess 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
Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time

Responsibilities

Keep roadways and bridges safe and effective
Perform road repair
Perform culvert replacement
Plow in the winter
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification

Benefits

Advancement opportunities
Career development
Competitive pay
Generous paid time off
Robust wellness program
Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
Automatic promotional opportunities
Work-Life Fit
13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service)
Personal leave (for overtime-exempt employees)
12 days of sick leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
Extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and continuously refine skills
Reasonable accommodations provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request