Transportation Worker I (WR-33-24) Intermittent

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $18.38 - $23.63 (per hour) This includes a $2.00/hr stipend – New employees start at step 4 ($19.81)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations    

Location: Region 3 - Western Maine            

 

Opening Date: November 6, 2024

Closing Date: November 21, 2024

 

Please note this is an intermittent limited period position meaning work is on an as needed (on-call) basis with no guaranteed hours. This position is currently funded for 1 year with the potential to be extended. 

Job Description:  

If you are driven to keep roadways and bridges safe, but don’t want to commit to full-time employment, accelerate your career by being part of the team that keeps Maine moving! Join MaineDOT as an intermittent Transportation Worker. 

Transportation Workers are an essential part of the MaineDOT team getting Mainers from point A to point B safely. Transportation workers are on the front lines of roadwork, putting in long hours in all types of weather to make sure Mainers and their families are safe on our state’s roads, bridges, and highways.  

A day in the life of a Transportation Worker changes with the seasons, meaning employees learn new skills and no two days are exactly the same. You must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency. Preference will be given to applicants with previous snow fighter experience and who hold a current State of Maine CDL.

To be considered 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 
• State of Maine CDL license by first day of employment. 
• Ability to become a certified snow fighter. 
• 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: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone: 207-778-8483 Email:colby.a.ham@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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

 

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

 

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.

Thinking about applying?

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.

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Last updated on Nov 6, 2024