Transportation Worker I (Fleet Services)

State of Maine • Augusta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work within the Yard Crew at Fleet Services headquarters. The work involves construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways, and other applicable infrastructure. Duties include using hand and power tools and related heavy equipment. These positions require long hours under adverse conditions. Crew members must be able to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. They may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications. Required licensing and certification conditions include a State-paid medical examination, including a drug test, and a Department respirator fit test. Candidates must hold a Class C Maine license by their first day, obtain and retain a valid Class B 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, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

The position is with the Maine Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services), at the Fleet Garage in Augusta, Maine. New employees start at $22.33 per hour (Step 4), including a 20% stipend. The opening date is October 16, 2026, and the closing date is October 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold 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.
• Have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement.
• Complete a State-paid medical examination that includes a drug test and a Department respirator fit test.
• Become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
• Obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
• Meet federal CDL eligibility rules: be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways, and other applicable infrastructure.
• Use hand and power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties.
• Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses or 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.
• The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• Health insurance premium credit that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5% for participants.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.

What This Job Offers

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