Transportation Crew Leader

State of Maine; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The State of Maine’s Maine Department of Transportation seeks a supervisory professional to direct crews on bridge, highway, traffic, maintenance and construction projects in Northern Maine. Responsibilities include ensuring safe, efficient work and coordinating activities across regions, with potential heavy equipment operation under supervision.

Qualifications emphasize a two-year mix of highway/bridge construction experience or related education, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Two-year combination of experience or education in highway/bridge construction or related maintenance, including lead worker experience.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crews on highway maintenance and construction projects.
• Directs work of crews engaged in bridge, highway, traffic, maintenance and construction tasks.
• May operate heavy motorized equipment under supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $22.66 - $31.40/Hourly Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine) Location: Topsfield (S) Springfield (W) Opening Date: September 9, 2026 Closing Date: September 23, 2026

Job Description

This is supervisory work that supports bridge, highway, traffic, maintenance and construction projects. The person in the position is responsible for directing the work of crews engaged in highway maintenance and construction work. The position may operate heavy motorized equipment. Work is performed under limited supervision.

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

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).

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.

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: Monica Yeater, Human Resources Specialist, 41 Rice St, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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 ($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.

Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% 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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.