Transportation Crew Leader - Contracts

Location: Wilton

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: $22.66 - $31.40 (per hour)
Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations (Region 3 – Western, Maine)
Location :
Wilton, MEOpening Date:
May 5, 2026

Closing Date:
May 20, 2026

Job Description:

The individual in this position assists in the development of contracts and quality control of services performed by contractors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to scoping, estimating, and compiling of contract documents. Inspection and verification of work performed by contractors or state forces to ensure work is performed in conformance with the plans and contract make payments to the contractor or proper entries into MATS for the work.

The incumbent will be required to make independent decisions in the field, be responsible for functional supervision of Transportation Workers performing basic levels of data collection, and contract verification.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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

Must possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities noted above with a high school diploma or equivalent.

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

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 along with uploading any documentation.
* If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact Maine

DOT Human Resources at  or via email
* Contact Information:
Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone:  Email:
Colby.

Ham 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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