Transportation Worker ; Fleet Services

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..Maine Department of Transportation Salary:
New employees will start at $22.33
* per hour (Step
4)
* This includes a 20% stipend

To view the full salary range of this position  .Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)

Location:

Augusta, ME - Fleet Garage Opening Date:
October 5, 2026

Closing Date:
October 20, 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.

Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.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 MaineDOT 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.cyrWhy 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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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.

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