IF YOU ARE A CURRENT STATE OF MAINE EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
THROUGH THE INTERNAL APPLICATION PROCESS USING THE FIND JOBS REPORT IN PRISM.
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE PRISM ACCESS SHOULD APPLY THROUGH THE STATE’S
CAREER PAGE AND INDICATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR
THE STATE.
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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.
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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 – Southern Maine)
Location: Bridgton, ME
Opening Date: July 17, 2026
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Job Description:
If you are driven to keep roadways and bridges safe and effective, accelerate
your career by being part of the team that keeps Maine moving! Join MaineDOT as
a Transportation Worker for a rewarding career full of advancement
opportunities, career development, competitive pay, generous paid time off,
terrific benefits including a robust wellness program, and much more!
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, putting in long hours in all types of weather to make sure
Mainers and their families are safe on our state’s roads, bridges, and highways.
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.
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.
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 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: Amy Webster, Human Resources
Specialist, P.O. Box 358, Scarborough, Maine 04070-0358. Telephone:
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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 pays 85%-95% of employee-only
premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use
this chart to find the premium costs
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for 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 14.11% of the
employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
(MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits
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many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State
employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness
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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.
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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human
Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in
applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
