Transportation Crew Leader

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Department of Transportation

Salary:
New employees will start at $22.66 - $31.40

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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations

Location:
Bangor Striping

Opening Date: June 12, 2026

Closing Date:
June 26, 2026

This is a Transportation Crew Leader Position out of the Bangor Paint shop location. This position will serve on a Bangor based Striping Crew in summer, leading crew members in painted pavement marking duties, responsible for overseeing and ensuring the accomplishment of assigned duties and tasks as directed by the TCS and the winter responsibilities of this position will be based on operational needs, duties may include contracting work, paint equipment maintenance work and all other daily transportation worker duties and could include snow-fighter duties.

Supervises and directs the accomplishment of work activities; trains and coaches assigned crew members; ensures projects are completed within specifications and time frames and in accordance with safety and environmental policies, rules, and regulations; monitors use and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools; inspects materials; meets with citizens, utility officials and others to resolve issues within a work area; prepares and submits work records and time sheets;

communicates daily with the Transportation Crew Supervisor and provides information on personnel issues for employee performance evaluations; and, provides a backup for all of the Transportation Crew Supervisor's responsibilities in the event of their absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Two-year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one year of lead worker experience.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Valid Class A motor vehicle license as issued by the State of Maine and completion of the 30-hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).

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:
Human Resources/Recruitment, 24 Child St., Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone:  Email:
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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 (MainePERS).

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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