Current options to reach Portland from Lewiston~Auburn are: · WMTS BlueLine commuter to Brunswick, connecting with Metro BREEZ, Amtrak Downeaster, or Concord Coach to Portland · GOMAINE single or recurring carpool ride program · Greyhound · Lyft · UberFor information regarding the upcoming commuter bus service between Lewiston~Auburn and Portland, contact Maine DOT.
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Employment & Volunteering

WMTS is always on the lookout for persons interested in working in public transit. If you are a people person looking for a challenging and rewarding position, consider joining our transit team. WMTS is growing and expanding our service lines. Driving positions are the backbone of our operations but we are always looking for the right people to support our drivers in passenger relations, vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance, scheduling and dispatching, and administrative positions. If you are not looking for routine employment, check out our volunteer opportunities.

Find a Career with WMTS!

If you’re interested in full, part-time, spare, or temporary positions, Western Maine Transportation Services wants to hear from you! We are expanding access to employment, education, and essential services for Mainers, and you may be just the person we are looking for!

Benefits of Working for WMTS

Good Benefits
Team work environment
Recruitment Bonuses
Performance rewards

Pay to match skills

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Current Open Positions

WMTS is currently looking to fill the following positions:

We are currently hiring with immediate openings for the following positions:

  • CDL Drivers with “P” endorsements
  • Maintenance and Utility Staff
    • Full time, part time, and seasonal opportunities available!
    • These positions are typically scheduled Saturdays and late afternoon/evenings Monday-Friday.
  • Intake and Dispatch representatives who are detail-oriented, patient and personable, comfortable working on computers and able to handle an exceptionally fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
  • Drivers with a Class C License – to transport passengers in Class C vehicles.

Our career opportunities range from Franklin County to Northern Cumberland County — fill out an application today!

We’re always looking for qualified applicants who can fulfill the following positions:

Transit Operators
  • If you have…
    • A Maine Class “A” or “B” license with a “P” and air brake endorsement or a Maine Class C license
    • A year of experience driving passengers and/or verifiable customer service experience
    • A clean driving record for the past 5 years
  • We want to talk to you! Fill out an application today to apply for a driving position with Western Maine Transportation Services!

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Transit and Facility Maintenance

Fleet Mechanic/Technician

· Diagnose trouble on diesel and gas engine vehicles

· Perform preventative maintenance on buses and transit vehicles

· Maintain service and repair records

· Respond to road calls and service

 

Custodian

WMTS is looking for a custodian to work a schedule that does not interfere with the work of other staff.  Duties may include:

  • Facility cleaning, maintenance and repair
  • Groundkeeping (year-round)

Utility

WMTS is looking for a utility worker to work an afternoon shift in the maintenance facility. Duties may include:

  • Vehicle cleaning
  • Assisting custodian
  • Assisting mechanics
  • Grounds work
  • Light Vehicle and Facility repairs

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Dispatcher/Scheduler
  • If you are…
    • Detail-oriented
    • Patient and personable
    • Comfortable working on computers
    • Able to handle an exceptionally fast-paced and high-pressure work environment
    • Familiar with the WMTS service area and mapping software
    • Enjoy creating efficiency out of chaos
  • …you might be a good fit as a Dispatcher/Scheduler with us!

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Now Hiring for the 2022 – 2023 Season

Drivers - Sugarloaf Explorer and Sugarloaf Express
  • WMTS is looking for safe, friendly drivers to help passengers move around Sugarloaf Ski area and Carrabassett Valley.  Come join us!  We are all about our employees and passengers and proudly connect passengers to a better quality of life.

    WMTS Offers

  • Training assistance: We can help you get a CDL with a “P” endorsement 
  • Competitive Wages & Benefits: Earn up to $24,000 in less than six months (Full Time. 5 days / week, Thanksgiving through Mid-April)
  • Sign-on Bonuses – $1,000 for a driver with a CDL and a P endorsement ½ ($500) paid at 60 days and ½ ($500) paid at 600 hours) and $600 for a non CDL driver ½ ($300) paid at 60 days and ½ ($300) paid at 600 hours.
  • Staff Referral Bonuses – Same as Sign-on bonus
  • Team Environment
  • Possible continued employment at the end of the season in other WMTS operations
  • Respectful Treatment
  • Additional perks available thanks to Sugarloaf Ski Mtn. 

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Driver support positions including dispatching - Sugarloaf Explorer and Sugarloaf Express
  • We are also looking for employees to support our drivers in other positions such as dispatching.

    For further information contact:  Tracy Palmer @ 207-333-6972 ext 217

    or tpalmer@westernmainetrans.org / baikey@westernmainetrans.org

    WMTS Offers

  • Training assistance: We can help you get a CDL with a “P” endorsement 
  • Competitive Wages & Benefits: Earn up to $24,000 in less than six months (Full Time. 5 days / week, Thanksgiving through Mid-April)
  • Sign-on Bonuses – $1,000 for a driver with a CDL and a P endorsement ½ ($500) paid at 60 days and ½ ($500) paid at 600 hours) and $600 for a non CDL driver ½ ($300) paid at 60 days and ½ ($300) paid at 600 hours.
  • Staff Referral Bonuses – Same as Sign-on bonus
  • Team Environment
  • Possible continued employment at the end of the season in other WMTS operations
  • Respectful Treatment
  • Additional perks available thanks to Sugarloaf Ski Mtn. 

Volunteer with WMTS

If you love to drive and help others, consider becoming a volunteer with Western Maine Transportation Services today! We appreciate the hard work of kind-hearted individuals who offer their time to help transport Mainers to their essential needs. Volunteers are a crucial part of our staff of drivers and help ensure that we are able to serve as many riders as possible. Volunteering with us will bring you a sense of pride from helping others get to where they need to go! You’ll get to meet new people, and even be able to help those in need. Volunteer driving opportunities can also be found through our friends at Community Concepts.

If you are interested in a volunteer or employment opportunity with Western Maine Transportation Services, please complete our application or call 1-800-393-9335 and press option 1 for more information.

Apply Now!

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.

Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. is an EOE Employer.

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