Construction, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Preventative Maintenance, State Government, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
28 days ago
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Department of Transportation
Salary: New employees will start at $19.81 per hour (Step 4)
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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date: May 8, 2026
Closing Date: May 22, 2026
Job Description:
This is a full-time summer seasonal Transportation Worker position that is laid off in the winter. This Position will serve on an Augusta based Striping / Stencil Crew during the summer season responsible for painting pavement markings. 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. May require long hours of work. Work is performed under direct supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with construction and maintenance experience.
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
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.
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: Holly Harris, Human Resources Specialist, 24 Child St, Augusta, Maine 04333-0098. Telephone: 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 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 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 package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.