Transportation Crew Supervisor

maine; Medway (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health insurance coverage (state pays

Dental insurance

Retirement plan MainePERS

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maine State Government in Medway, ME is seeking a supervisory maintenance leader to oversee crews focused on highway, bridge, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. You will plan, assign, supervise, and inspect projects, manage budgets, and ensure safety with minimal supervision.

The role requires a four-year combined background in relevant fields and at least one year in a lead role, plus licensing and OSHA training requirements. This position offers comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Four-year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction.
• At least one year of lead worker experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and inspect a variety of maintenance projects for highways, bridges, and heavy equipment.
• Keep administrative records, develop budgets and reports.
• Monitor materials, supplies and safety precautions; work under limited supervision.

Education

Four-year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction

Tools

Lead worker experience

Job description

Salary: $25.71 - $36.32 (per hour)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine)

Location: Medway, ME

Opening Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Job Description

This is maintenance and personnel services work of a supervisory nature in overseeing a crew engaged in highway, bridge, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair work. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, supervising, and inspecting a variety of maintenance projects; keeping administrative records and developing budgets and reports; and monitoring materials and supplies and use of proper safety precautions. Work is performed under limited supervision.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker experience.

Licensing / Registration / Certification Requirements

• Valid Class C with the ability to obtain a Class A license within probationary period 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.

Why Join Our Team?

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

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