The MaineDOT Civil Rights Office is responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and labor law requirements for all federal-aid funded road and bridge construction projects. The Civil Rights Office also ensures that no person in the State of Maine is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability under any program administered by the Maine Department of Transportation.
The Civil Rights Office seeks to create workforce continuity and bolster long-term employment and retention of traditionally under represented individuals in the area of non-traditional trades in road and bridge construction. The Civil Rights Office will collaborate with contractors and area agencies to pursue worker placement at MaineDOT administered construction projects, funded by U.S. DOT, and to mitigate harassment, intimidation, and discrimination from the workplace.
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Supportive Services Programs
OJT Program
The OJT Program works with statewide contractors to provide meaningful training and employment opportunities for underrepresented individuals on federal-aid highway & bridge projects. The main objective is for all qualified candidates to train a required amount of hours (usually 1,000 hours) to achieve full journey status.
On-the-Job Training is required at qualifying federal-aid funded projects over a certain dollar amount with the MaineDOT. MaineDOT will determine which projects are suitable for OJT training hours. The training hours are included on the Schedule of Items in project bid documents.
Several federally funded projects have positions available. If you are interested in participating in the On-the-Job Training Program, please fill out the OJT Application.
OJT Information
- OJT Program Manual (PDF)
- Acceptance Procedures and Training Requirements (PDF)
- OJT Enrollment Form (PDF)
- OJT Letter of Intent (PDF)
- OJT Weekly Evaluation Form (PDF)
- OJT Off-site Training Form (PDF)
- MaineDOT OJT Brochure (PDF)
OJT Supportive Services
The Civil Rights Office of MaineDOT collaborates with Maine area agencies to provide various trainings for those interested in non-traditional trades leading to potential highway and bridge construction employment. Such trainings that have been offered in the past include CDL Class B truck driver's license, introductory welding, OSHA, etc. If you are interested in supportive services, please fill out the OJT Application.
Questions or Comments?
Jen Laliberte, EEO Program Specialist
Phone: (207) 624-3036
Email: Jennifer.e.Laliberte@maine.gov- Davis-Bacon & Related Acts - Labor Compliance
Davis Bacon & Related Acts
For all federal-aid funded construction projects, the Maine Department of Transportation requires all contractors and subcontractors to utilize the Davis Bacon & Related Acts to ensure that prevailing wages are paid to all laborers and mechanics. In order to track prevailing wage data and certified payroll, MaineDOT implemented the use of Elation Systems software program in 2009.
All contractors and subcontractors performing work at federal-aid funded construction projects must use Elation Systems for certified payroll documentation, prompt payments to and from contractors, and tracking yearly EEO data as required by the Department of Labor.
Davis-Bacon Act Forms and Publications
- MaineDOT Contractors Guide to Davis-Bacon (PDF)
- U.S. DOL Payroll Form & Instructions (WH-347) (PDF)
- Standard Form 1444 - Request for Additional Classification and Rate (PDF)
Questions or Comments?
For questions pertaining to Davis Bacon & Related Acts and Elation Systems software issues with certified payrolls, prompt payment, or general questions, please contact:
Jen Laliberte
Phone: (207) 624-3036207-624-3036
Email: Jennifer.e.Laliberte@maine.gov- Equal Employment Opportunity/Contractor Compliance
The foundation for the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is derived from state and federal laws and regulations, as well as a moral and professional commitment.
As a recipient of federal funding, it is incumbent upon MaineDOT to ensure that contracts awarded through our agency adhere to the standards prescribed by federal and state law. The Civil Rights Office is responsible for ensuring that federal and state EEO laws are complied with on each project.
Contractors and subcontractors must follow the FHWA Contractor Compliance Program to ensure all EEO requirements are being met and enforced. Each year, Contractor Compliance reviews are conducted at random with various contractors and subcontractors to ensure all rules and regulations are followed. The MaineDOT Civil Rights Office will conduct interviews with integral contractor staff and provide guidance, as requested.
EEO Documents
Questions or Comments?
- Jen Laliberte, EEO Program Specialist
Phone:(207) 624-3036
Email: Jennifer.e.Laliberte@maine.gov
- Jen Laliberte, EEO Program Specialist
- Federal General Decision Wage Rates
Below are links to PDFs of the federal wage rates for each county in Maine in the category of highway construction. For anyone interested in the state rates, please click here to view the information on the Maine Dept. of Labor's website.
- Project Specific Classification (Wage Rate) Requests
Periodically, a federally funded project will require a laborer classification that is not listed on the general decision(s). In case this happens, the contractor or subcontractor must submit a Project Specific Classification (or wage rate) request through Elation. The US Department of Labor will only accept the requests through Elation. No paper requested will be accepted. The Civil Rights Office will review such requests prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions or Comments?
Amy McCann, EEO Officer
Phone: (207) 624-3065
Email: Amy.Mccann@maine.gov