Transportation Worker I

MaineGuide; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Bangor, ME is seeking Transportation Workers to help keep roads and bridges safe. Starting pay is $22.33 per hour, plus a 20% stipend, with promotional opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

As a Transportation Worker, you will perform road maintenance, snow operations, and related tasks year-round, with paid CDL and Snowfighter training and the chance to advance through automatic promotions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $22.33* per hour (Step 4) *This includes a 20% stipend

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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 4 - Eastern Maine)

Location: Bangor, ME

Opening Date: October 27, 2026

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Job Description

If you are driven to keep roadways and bridges safe and effective, accelerate your career by being part of the team that keeps Maine moving! Join MaineDOT as a Transportation Worker for a rewarding career full of advancement opportunities, career development, competitive pay, generous paid time off, terrific benefits including a robust wellness program, and much more!

From road repair to culvert replacement in the summer to plowing in the winter, 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. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training, and over time, the more you learn, the more you earn with automatic promotional opportunities.

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

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