Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Caribou, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker for Maintenance and Operations, Region 5 - Northern Maine, in Caribou. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. The work changes with the seasons and includes road repair, culvert replacement, and winter plowing. The role involves working long hours in all types of weather. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and describes advancement opportunities as employees develop additional skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. The opening date is October 16, 2026, and the closing date is October 30, 2026.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Pass the Department’s respirator fit test.
Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
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

Help maintain the safety and effectiveness of Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter.
Work long hours in all types of weather.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.
Automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills.
13 paid holidays.
More than three 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 employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%-95% depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for employee-only premiums, subject to program requirements.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits.
Competitive benefits package; benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time work.