Transportation Worker

Position: Transportation Worker I
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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary:
New employees will start at $19.81 per hour (Step
4)

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Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)

Location:

Augusta , ME

Opening Date:
May 27, 2026

Closing Date:
June 10, 2026

Job Description:

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work within the Yard Crew at Fleet Services headquarters, involving construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways and/or other applicable infrastructure. Work includes the use of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties. These positions require long hours of work under adverse conditions. Positions in this crew must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement.

Work is performed under direct supervision.

For this position candidates must meet the following experience criteria:

* Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent

* Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

* State-paid Medical examination that includes:

* a drug test

* Department's Respirator fit test

* Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.

* Shall 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.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

For general questions or for Current Maine

DOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact:
Maine Department of Transportation, Attn:
Erica Cyr, Human Resources Specialist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone:  Email: erica.cyr

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

* Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

* Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

* Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

* Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

* Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine

PERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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