Transportation Worker I (FL-07-25) Anticipated Vacancy

Maine Department of Transportation  

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

To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)    

Location:  Augusta, ME - Fleet Services Headquarters                

Opening Date: June 30, 2025

Closing Date: July 15, 2025

Job Description:  

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work involving construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways and/or other applicable infrastructure. This Transportation Worker position is part of the Yard Crew at Fleet Services HQ. Work includes sandblasting and the use of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties. These positions require long hours of work under adverse conditions. This position will need to obtain their Class A CDL along with a Haz-Mat endorsement to ensure the safe operation of the Department's specialized equipment such as the Under bridge Inspection Crane Truck and Waste Oil Truck. Work is performed under direct supervision.  

To be minimally qualified 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 a paper application, 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: Traci Dean, Human Resources Generalist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: 207-624-3070 Email: [email protected]

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:

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  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.

  
  


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

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% 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.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.