Transportation Crew Leader
State of MainAbout the role
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Department of Transportation
Salary: $22.66 - $31.40 (per hour)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Highway Operations)
Location: Turner, ME
Opening Date: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 3, 2026
Job Description:
This is a Transportation Crew Leader Position out of the Turner paint/ Maintenance location. This position will serve on a Turner based Striping/Stencil Crew in summer, leading crew members in painted pavement marking duties, responsible for overseeing and ensuring the accomplishment of assigned duties and tasks as directed by the TCS and the winter responsibilities of this position will be based In Turner maintenance for Region 3, transportation worker duties and could include snow-fighter duties. Supervises and directs the accomplishment of work activities; trains and coaches assigned crew members; ensures projects are completed within specifications and time frames and in accordance with safety and environmental policies, rules, and regulations; monitors use and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools; inspects materials; meets with citizens, utility officials and others to resolve issues within a work area; prepares and submits work records and time sheets; communicates daily with the TCS and provides information on personnel issues for employee performance evaluations; and, provides a backup for all TCS responsibilities in the event of TCS absence.
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.
If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@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
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