Transportation Worker

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Transportation Worker at MaineDOT responsible for road safety and maintenance tasks. Getting Mainers from point A to point B safely across various weather conditions and tasks.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMadawaska • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to perform essential transportation tasks, including road repair and snow plowing, while obtaining necessary certifications such as Class B License and Flagger Certification. Capable of adapting to seasonal changes and learning new skills to enhance job performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Class B State Of Maine LicenseSnowfighter CertificationFlagger CertificationHigh School Diploma Or EquivalentCommercial Driving License Training

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Hard Skills

Road RepairCulvert ReplacementSnow PlowingTraffic Control

Certifications & Qualifications

Class C State Of Maine LicenseClass B State Of Maine LicenseSnowfighter CertificationFlagger Certification

Industry Keywords

Transportation WorkerMaineDOTDrug TestMedical ExaminationRespirator Fit Test

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join MaineDOT as a Transportation Worker for a rewarding career full of advancement opportunities.
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.
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.

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

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
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)
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)