Fairfield, ME, 04937, USA
1 day ago
Transportation Worker I (HO-02-25)
Transportation Worker I (HO-02-25) Fairfield , Maine , United States | Transportation | Full-time Apply by: March 4, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Maine Department of Transportation Salary: New employees will start at $19.81 per hour(Step 4) To view the full salary range of this position, click here. (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/bhrsalary/jobs.pl?pagenum=4&pagereq=\ActSal\Sal\_Spec\_Tab\_03\_Exec.asp?Spec\_No=18&Grade=10) Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 2) Location: Augusta (summer) Fairfield (winter) Opening Date: February 18, 2025 Closing Date: March 4, 2025 Job Description: This is a split Transportation Worker position. This Position will serve on an Augusta based Striping / Stencil Crew in summer responsible for painting pavement markings. Summer work involves Statewide travel and required overnight stay-away and overtime, the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and will also serve on the Fairfield Maintenance Crew out of Region 2 in winter. In winter the responsibilities of this position will align with other Region 2 Transportation Worker duties and will include plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations. Winter work also includes the use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties and may require long hours of work. The incumbent must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work and must live within a reasonable distance from winter headquarters. May require long hours of work. Work is performed under direct supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience. To be considered 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 + State of Maine CDL license by first day of employment. + Ability to become a certified snow fighter. + Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time. Application Instructions: Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. For a paper application, 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: Holly Harris 24 Child St. Augusta, ME 04330 Tele: 207-592-2587 Email: holly.j.harris@maine.gov 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 using13 paid holidays, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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, offering12 days of sick leaveannually to help you stay healthy and balanced. + Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. + Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). + Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) . 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
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