Transportation Worker I

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Transportation Worker focused on summer striping and stencil duties as well as winter snow operations for MaineDOT. Required to maintain equipment and respond to emergencies under supervision.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This Position will serve on the 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.
Will also serve on the China Maintenance Crew out of Region 2 in winter.
In winter the pay and responsibilities of this position will align with other Region 2 Transportation Worker pay and 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. Work is performed under direct supervision.

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
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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Certifications

High School Diploma Or EquivalentDrug TestRespirator Fit Test