Job Description
Position Summary
As a seasonal summer maintenance employee, you will gain hands on experience in the front-line maintenance activities that keep our roads safe every day. This opportunity will allow you to see how the trades and labor force carry out the important work of repairing, preserving, improving, and supporting the Highway system.
The seasonal summer maintenance program will run from June 2025, through September 5, 2025. The standard work week is full-time Monday through Friday and start times will vary depending upon placement. Positions are available at MassDOT Districts and Depots throughout the state of Massachusetts, as well as the Weston Warehouse (indoor positions).
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Seasonal summer maintenance employees working at a MassDOT Depot perform outside maintenance functions that include sweeping, painting, litter pick up; operating string trimmers/weed trimmers; and performing highway beautification and lawn mowing. Weston Warehouse laborers will perform stockroom duties, including picking items to fulfill orders and distributing items, receiving and storing deliveries, and overall organization of inventory in the warehouse.
Locations
- District 1 - Berkshire County/Western, MA
- District 2 - Connecticut River Valley/Western, MA
- District 3 - Worcester County/Central, MA
- District 4 - Northeastern, MA
- District 5 - Southeastern, MA
- District 6 - Metro Boston
- Statewide Operations & Maintenance - Weston Warehouse
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must be:
- 18 years or older;
- If you are interested in a similar position but are under 18 years of age, please apply to job number 250003O3.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Lucy Bayard, ADA Coordinator, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.