Transportation Worker I

State of Maine; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring Transportation Workers in Gray, ME. This role supports road and bridge upkeep, winter plowing, and summer repairs with paid CDL and Snowfighter training, offering growth and a strong benefits package. Seasonal positions with competitive pay and PTO are available.

Position requires willingness to work long hours in varied weather. The State provides training and promotional opportunities as you gain skills and experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder for CDL eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways and bridges to keep Maine moving.
• Perform summer road repair, culvert work, and winter plowing tasks.
• Learn CDL and Snowfighter training to advance and promote within the department.

Skills

CDL training

Snowfighter training

Safety consciousness

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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Maine Department of Transportation

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

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 - Southern Maine)

Location: Gray, ME

Opening Date: November 9, 2026

Closing Date: September 23, 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 states 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.

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: Amy Webster, Human Resources Specialist, P.O. Box 358, Scarborough, Maine 04070-0358. 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-$13,650.48annual 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 ($365.28annual 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.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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