Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

5d•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 maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways. Work varies by season and may include road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snow plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in all types of weather. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with opportunities to develop skills and advance through automatic promotions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s Respirator fit test.
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.
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, eligible new or renewed CDL holders must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

Help maintain roads, bridges, and highways so they remain safe and effective.
Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement.
Plow roads during winter.
Work in 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, subject to program requirements.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Wellness benefits and a wellness program.
Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.