Highway Laborer

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $15.00 - $19.27/Hourly (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine) Location: Caribou, ME Opening Date: April 17, 2024 Closing Date: May 1, 2024 Summer Seasonal Project Position Job Description: This is maintenance and personal services work performing strenuous physical labor for a variety of tasks involving highway maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities include preparing and setting-up work zones; flagging and directing the flow of traffic; operating hand and power tools of all types; digging trenches, setting braces, erecting scaffolding, and cleaning-up debris and other waste materials; performing routine up-keep on vehicles and equipment; and conducting minor building and grounds maintenance. Work is performed under immediate supervision. To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must meet the following experience criteria: Possession of the above knowledges and abilities and be at least 18 years of age. 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 a paper application, 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: Nicole Erickson, Human Resources Specialist, 41 Rice Street, Presque Isle, Maine 04769. Telephone: Email: 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, 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 Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value). Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% 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 part-time employment. 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it. Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.