Top 13 Highway construction Jobs in Portland, Me

Transportation Worker I
State of Maine —Standish, ME
- From $21.37 an hour
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Public Works Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Town of Buxton —Buxton, ME
- $25.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CDL B
- Background check
- CDL A
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pavement Construction Inspector 1
HDR —Portland, ME
- $46,218 - $66,025 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Transportation Crew Leader - Nights
State of Maine —Yarmouth, ME
- $22.66 - $31.40 an hour
- Online Application
- OSHA
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Highway Project Engineer
HNTB Corporation —South Portland, ME
- $95,991.51 - $150,140.56 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
Pavement Construction Inspector 2
HDR —Portland, ME
- $57,722 - $82,460 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Pavement Construction Inspector
HDR —Portland, ME
- $74,879 - $106,970 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Project Engineer - NE Highway
McFarland Johnson —Freeport, ME
- $47 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Transportation Engineer
SLR Consulting —Portland, ME
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Civil Project Engineer (Transportation)
Barton & Loguidice —Scarborough, ME
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
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Heavy Civil Project Engineer
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Background check
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Public Works Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Town of Buxton —Buxton, ME
Applicants must have and maintain clean driving records. Prior experience with snow plowing, use of heavy equipment, and an active Maine Class B CDL is required…
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Public Works Equipment Operator/Laborer/Driver
Town of Eliot, Maine —Eliot, ME
Commercial driver's license (CDL- A or B) Required. Performs physical, manual labor using special equipment including hand tools to dig ditches and trenches,…
$22 - $23 an hour
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Transportation Worker I

State of Maine -
Standish, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
From $21.37 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Dependent health insurance coverage
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Snow removal
Flagging for traffic control
High school diploma or GED
Non-CDL Class C
Commercial driving

Full Job Description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $21.37* per hour (Step 4) *This includes a 20% stipend.

To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 – Southern Maine)

Location: Standish, ME

Opening Date: August 13, 2026

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Job Description:

If you are driven to keep roadways and bridges safe and effective, accelerate your career by being part of the team that keeps Maine moving! Join MaineDOT as a Transportation Worker for a rewarding career full of advancement opportunities, career development, competitive pay, generous paid time off, terrific benefits including a robust wellness program, and much more!

From road repair to culvert replacement in the summer to plowing in the winter, Transportation Workers are an essential part of the MaineDOT team getting Mainers from point A to point B safely. Transportation workers are on the front lines of roadwork, putting in long hours in all types of weather to make sure Mainers and their families are safe on our state’s roads, bridges, and highways.

A day in the life of a Transportation Worker changes with the seasons, meaning employees learn new skills and no two days are exactly the same. MaineDOT offers paid Commercial Driving License training and Snowfighter training, and over time, the more you learn, the more you earn with automatic promotional opportunities.

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.

For 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: Amy Webster, Human Resources Specialist, P.O. Box 358, Scarborough, Maine 04070-0358. Telephone: 207-885-7002 Email: [email protected]

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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% 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.

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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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.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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highway construction jobs in portland, me

Transportation Worker I

Public Works Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

Pavement Construction Inspector 1

Transportation Crew Leader - Nights

Highway Project Engineer

Pavement Construction Inspector 2

Senior Pavement Construction Inspector

Project Engineer - NE Highway

Transportation Engineer

Senior Civil Project Engineer (Transportation)

Heavy Civil Project Engineer

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