Transportation Worker I

State of Maine•Scarborough, ME

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Worker I in Maintenance and Operations, Region 1 – Southern Maine, based in Scarborough. Transportation Workers help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective. Duties vary by season and may include road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter. The role involves working long hours in varied weather conditions. Employees may develop new skills through paid Commercial Driving License and Snowfighter training, with automatic promotional opportunities as they learn and qualify. Employees may be required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications. New employees start at $22.33 per hour at Step 4, including a 20% stipend. The opening date is October 22, 2026, and the closing date is November 5, 2026. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, current resume, and applicable transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. Current employees seeking a transfer must submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a Class C State of Maine license by the first day of employment.
Must obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
Must be able to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Must be able 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, eligible CDL holders must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

Help maintain safe and effective roads, bridges, and highways.
Perform seasonal roadwork, including road repair and culvert replacement in summer and plowing in winter.
Work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and certifications.

Benefits

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
13 paid holidays
At least 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
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums (85%–95%, depending on salary)
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for eligible participation
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits
Career development and automatic promotional opportunities