Transportation Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This split Transportation Worker position serves on an Augusta-based Striping / Stencil Crew during the summer, painting pavement markings, and on the Richmond Maintenance Crew in Region 2 during the winter. Summer work involves statewide travel, required overnight stays away from home, overtime, and using and performing preventative maintenance on hand power tools and related heavy equipment. Winter duties align with other Region 2 Transportation Worker duties and pay, including plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical of MaineDOT operations. Winter work also involves using and performing preventative maintenance on hand power tools and related heavy equipment and may require long hours. The incumbent 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. Preference is given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Complete a State-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
• Live within a reasonable distance from the winter headquarters.
• Be reachable by landline or cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work.
• Under federal law, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Paint pavement markings as part of the summer Striping / Stencil Crew.
• Travel statewide and stay overnight away from home as required during summer work.
• 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 work.
• Remain reachable 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
• State-paid 85%-95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
• Health insurance premium credit that can decrease employee-only premiums by up to 5%
• State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
• State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
• Additional wellness benefits for State employees

What This Job Offers

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