Transportation Worker

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Transportation Worker responsible for painting pavement markings in summer and snow removal in winter for Maine Department of Transportation. Requires travel and ability to handle heavy equipment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve on an Augusta based Striping / Stencil Crew in summer responsible for painting pavement markings
Statewide travel and required overnight stay-away and overtime during summer work
Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment to perform assigned duties
Serve on the Richmond Maintenance Crew out of Region 2 in winter
Plowing snow and responding to emergencies typical to MaineDOT's normal operations during winter
Use and preventative maintenance of hand power tools and related heavy equipment during winter work
Must be able to be reached by landline/cell phone during off-duty hours in case of emergency or unscheduled work

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Must be U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value)
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 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pavement MarkingSnow PlowingEmergency ResponseHeavy Equipment OperationHand Power Tool Use

Certifications

High School Diploma Or EquivalentDepartment’s Respirator Fit TestState-Paid Medical Examination