Transportation Crew Supervisor - Driver Trainer

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Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $24.60 - $34.76/Hourly Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 3 - Western Maine) Location: Wilton, ME Opening Date: January 15, 2026 Closing Date: January 30, 2026 Job

Description:

• Oversees and trains employees on equipment and policies, to ensure the accomplishment of transportation infrastructure maintenance within the Maine Department of Transportation.

This includes, but is not limited to training of employees, training on all required equipment to keep employees'

skills:

and individuals'

skills:

current and up to standards, training of non-CDL employees via the ELDT program, inspects, records/tracks work and employees training on equipment, ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, contracts, and agreements; confers with superiors; makes recommendations for improvements to the driver trainer program.

Also includes assisting with hurdle test, WISE college and NEWIS programs. To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following

experience:

A four (4) year combination of training,

experience:

, and

education:

in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker

experience:

Necessary Special

Requirements:

(This must be successfully completed by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). Must be able to successfully complete Driver Trainer Instructor Certification. Must be available during storms and other emergencies as a substitute driver/operator, which may require working temporarily at any point within the state.

Must occasionally travel out of state to pick up equipment. Completion of the 30 hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926). Must have a Class A CDL for a minimum of 2 years (49 CFR Part 380). 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 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. 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.

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