Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 4 - Eastern Maine, based in Bangor. Transportation Workers help keep Maine's roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snowplowing in winter. Employees work in all types of weather and may work long hours. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and employees can advance through automatic promotions as they gain skills.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a 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.
Complete a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department's respirator fit test.
Be able to become a certified snowfighter 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 holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.

Responsibilities

Perform roadwork to help maintain safe and effective roadways, bridges, and highways.
Conduct road repairs and culvert replacements during the summer.
Plow roads during the winter.
Work at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
13 paid holidays
Three or more 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 employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-95%, depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Robust wellness program and additional wellness benefits
Advancement and career development opportunities