Transportation Aides (23-59) Jobs

Maine Department of Transportation
Pay: $15.00 - $17.54 / hourly( salary schedule )

• New Employees will start at $17.54 (step 8) hourly.

Location: Statewide Vacancies
Office/Bureau: Project Development
Opening Date: May 9, 2023
Closing Date: May 23, 2023

Did you know that MaineDOT is so much more than just Transportation? We’re looking for individuals who are interested in learning more about Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Material Quality Assurance, Construction Management and more!
Transportation Aide positions are entry level positions where candidates help direct their career paths based on their interests in the world of transportation while helping the Department to meet our objectives throughout the construction season that keeps Maine moving!
With statewide positions available, selected candidates are placed on projects as close to their residence as possible or assigned to one of our two fully accredited materials laboratories in Freeport or Bangor. These positions typically run from mid-May to the end of the construction season. Engineering students are encouraged to apply!
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, and training or work experience which would demonstrate a knowledge of basic mathematics and an ability to read and comprehend manuals, maps, charts, and graphs.
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.

• If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [email protected]

Why join our team?
We Believe In Supporting Our Workforce's Health And Wellbeing With a Valuable Total Compensation Package, Including
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.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% for MSEA positions and 17.96% for Confidential positions, of employee’s pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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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