Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a split Transportation Worker position serving on an Augusta-based Striping / Stencil Crew in summer and the Richmond Maintenance Crew in winter. Summer duties include painting pavement markings, traveling statewide with required overnight stays, and using and performing preventative maintenance on hand power tools and related heavy equipment. Summer work requires overtime. In winter, the position supports Region 2 operations, including plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical of MaineDOT operations. Winter duties also involve using and maintaining hand power tools and related heavy equipment and may require long work hours. The employee must be reachable by landline or cell phone during off-duty hours for emergencies or unscheduled work and must live within a reasonable distance of the winter headquarters. Work is performed under direct supervision. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend; winter pay and responsibilities align with other Region 2 Transportation Worker positions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a Class C State of Maine license by the first day of employment.
• Must obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
• Must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
• Must complete a State-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and a Department respirator fit test.
• Must live within a reasonable distance of the winter headquarters.
• Under federal law, only U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders are eligible for new or renewed CDLs.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Paint pavement markings as part of the Augusta-based Striping / Stencil Crew during summer.
• Travel statewide during summer, including required overnight stays.
• Use and perform preventative maintenance on hand power tools and related heavy equipment.
• Plow snow and respond to emergencies typical of MaineDOT operations during winter.
• Be reachable by landline or cell phone during off-duty hours for emergencies or unscheduled work.
• Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% on employee-only premiums for participation in the program.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay toward MainePERS retirement.
• Additional wellness benefits are available to State employees.

What This Job Offers

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