Transportation Worker I (Fleet Services)

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work within the Yard Crew at MaineDOT Fleet Services headquarters in Augusta. 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. The position may require long hours under adverse conditions and is performed under direct supervision. Employees must be able to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement and may be required to work at a higher classification as necessary and in accordance with required licenses or certifications.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A Class C Maine driver’s license is required by the first day of employment, and employees must obtain and retain a valid Class B Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period. Employees must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months and obtain flagger certification within a specified period. A state-paid medical examination, drug test, and Department respirator fit test are required. Federal law limits eligibility for new or renewed CDLs to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

The State of Maine offers a compensation and benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health and dental insurance contributions, and a state contribution toward MainePERS retirement. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class C State of Maine driver’s license by the first day of employment.
• Obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine driver’s license during the initial six-month probationary period.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement.
• Complete a state-paid medical examination, including a drug test and Department respirator fit test.
• Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.
• Under federal law, eligibility for a new or renewed CDL is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.
• Ability to work long hours under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways, and other applicable infrastructure.
• Use hand and power tools and related heavy equipment to carry out assigned duties.
• Work at a higher classification when necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing based on years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• State contribution of 85%-95% toward employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• Health insurance premium credit that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5%, subject to program requirements.
• State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (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