Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Caribou, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I for Maintenance and Operations, Region 5 - Northern Maine, in Caribou, Maine. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Work varies by season and includes road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in a range of weather conditions. MaineDOT provides paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, and employees may advance through automatic promotions as they gain skills and qualifications. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. Candidates must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees may be required to work at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. The position requires a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and Department respirator fit test. 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, and be able to obtain snowfighter certification within 12 months and flagger certification within a specified period. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, or certifications. 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.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and Department respirator fit test.
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 snowfighter within 12 months.
Be able to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
For new or renewed CDLs, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holder.

Responsibilities

Help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective.
Perform road repair and culvert replacement during the summer.
Plow roads during the winter.
Work at a higher class when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
Career development and advancement opportunities
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 payment of 85%-95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation
State payment of 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