Transportation Crew Supervisor

Department of Transportation; Poland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a supervisory maintainer in Poland, ME. The role oversees a crew performing highway, bridge, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, with responsibilities for planning, assigning, supervising and inspecting projects.

The position requires a four-year combination of training, experience and education, plus at least one year of lead worker experience, and a Class C license with potential to obtain a Class A.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee a crew engaged in highway, bridge, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Plan, assign, supervise and inspect maintenance projects.
• Maintain administrative records, budgets and reports; monitor materials, supplies and safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Planning and budgeting

Education

Class C license with potential to obtain Class A

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $24.60 -$34.76 (per hour)

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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 – Southern Maine) Location: Poland, ME Opening Date: August 11, 2026 Closing Date: August 25, 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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