Transportation Worker I (Fleet Services)

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME is seeking personnel for the Fleet Services Yard Crew within the Maintenance and Operations group. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, and road infrastructure with hand tools and heavy machinery.

Applicants should be prepared for long hours and adverse conditions. Successful candidates must obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement by start date, with additional Class C/B licenses and safety

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate and work around heavy equipment and tools as part of yard crew duties.
• Compliance with license and certification requirements within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges and facilities.
• Use hand tools and heavy equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Work long hours in varying conditions and obtain required CDL/Haz-Mat credentials as directed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class C license

Class B license

CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement

Snow fighter certification

Flagger certification

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $21.37 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 (Fleet Services)

Location

Augusta, ME

Opening Date

September 14, 2026

Closing Date

September 28, 2026

Job Description

This is general transportation infrastructure maintenance work within the Yard Crew at Fleet Services headquarters, involving construction, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, bridges, grounds, roadways and/or other applicable infrastructure. Work includes the use of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties. These positions require long hours of work under adverse conditions. Positions in this crew must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement. Work is performed under direct supervision.

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.

Contact

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: Erica Cyr, Human Resources Specialist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333. 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 pays85%-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.