Transportation Crew Supervisor - Driver Trainer

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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

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.

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.

(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).

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 have general questions, please contact Maine

DOT Human Resources at  or via email

• 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 (Maine
  
  PERS).

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.

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