Transportation Worker I

maine; Cherryfield (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Cherryfield, ME is hiring Transportation Workers. The role involves keeping roadways and bridges safe, with responsibilities ranging from summer repairs to winter plowing.

You will receive CDL and Snowfighter training with opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits. Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma, and obtain required licenses (Class C upon start; Class B within six months).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work at a higher class as necessary with required licenses and/or certification.
• State license requirements: Class C by first day of employment; obtain and retain a valid Class B license within six months; ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months; ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways and bridges, perform road repair, culvert replacement, and plowing as seasons require.
• Operate with long hours in various weather to keep Maine roads safe and functional.
• Participate in CDL and Snowfighter training; progression through automatic promotions with learning.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C State of Maine license

Class B State of Maine license by end of probation

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $22.33* per hour (Step 4) *This includes a 20% stipend To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

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

Location : Cherryfield, ME

Opening Date: October 21, 2026

Closing Date: November 4, 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

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• State-paid Medical examination that includes: a drug test
• Department's Respirator fit test
• Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.
• Shall obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
• Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time.

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: Lindsey Patchell, Human Resources Specialist, 219 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. 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 .

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