Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Richmond, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 2 – Midcoast Maine, based in Richmond, Maine. Transportation Workers help keep state roadways, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and snowplowing in winter. The work is performed outdoors in all types of weather and may involve long hours. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with opportunities for advancement and automatic promotional opportunities as employees gain skills. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The employee may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. A state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test, is required. Applicants must have a Class C State of Maine license by their first day, obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period, become a certified snow fighter within 12 months, and obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time. Federal law limits CDL eligibility to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas. Applications are submitted online with a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Current MaineDOT Transportation Worker series employees seeking a transfer must submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form. The State of Maine provides a total compensation package that includes paid leave, health and dental insurance, retirement contributions, and wellness benefits. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
Must complete a state-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s respirator fit test.
Under federal law, CDL eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders.

Responsibilities

Help keep Maine roadways, bridges, and highways safe and effective.
Perform road repair and culvert replacement work during summer.
Plow roads during winter.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, potentially for long hours.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training.
Advancement and career development opportunities, including automatic promotional opportunities as employees learn.
13 paid holidays.
More than three weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of annual sick leave.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for employee-only premiums, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS.
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits.