Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

12d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time summer seasonal Transportation Worker position that is laid off in the winter. This Position will serve on an Augusta based Striping / Stencil Crew during the summer season responsible for painting pavement markings. Work involves Statewide travel and required overnight stay-away and overtime, the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties. May require long hours of work. Work is performed under direct supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience. For this position candidates must meet the following experience criteria: 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

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
• State-paid Medical examination that includes: a drug test
• Department’s Respirator fit test
• Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.
• Shall 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Painting pavement markings
• Statewide travel
• Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED