Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 2 – Midcoast Maine, located in Augusta. 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 plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, career development, and automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills.

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.
Pass a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and 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, eligible CDL holders must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

Perform seasonal roadway maintenance, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Plow roads during winter operations.
Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

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 participation in the program.
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.
Paid Commercial Driving License training.
Paid Snowfighter training.