Transportation Worker I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Job summary

MaineDOT seeks Transportation Workers to help keep Maine’s roads, bridges, and highways safe and functional. The position offers paid CDL and Snowfighter training, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package with generous leave and wellness programs.

Compensation starts at $22.33 per hour with a 20% stipend, and duties include year-round maintenance work in diverse weather, with opportunities for promotion as skills and licenses are earned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet licensing and certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Keep roadways and bridges safe and functional.
• Perform road maintenance tasks and support snow removal as needed.
• Participate in CDL and Snowfighter training offered by MaineDOT.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C Maine license by first day

Class B Maine license during initial six months

Certified snow fighter within 12 months

Flagger certification within a specified time

Job description

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 2 – Midcoast Maine)

Location: South China, ME

Opening Date: November 5, 2026

Closing Date: November 20, 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

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.