Spillin’ the D-O-T

7. Meet Our Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Ben Foster

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with MaineDOT’s Bridge Maintenance Engineer Ben Foster, a self-proclaimed “bridge nerd," to talk about what it really takes to keep nearly 4,000 bridges safe across the state. FMI: mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and operations that keep Maine moving.

6. Wildlife Crossings

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with the Environmental Department to discuss how MaineDOT designs its roads with wildlife in mind. From moose and deer to frogs and beavers, we explore how engineering and field science come together to create crossings that keep both animals and drivers out of harm’s way. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and operations that keep Maine moving.

5. Meet the Director of Planning, Jennifer Grant

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we sit down with Jenn Grant, Director of Planning at the Maine Department of Transportation. Jen shares her journey at MaineDOT, offers insight into the planning bureau’s wide-ranging responsibilities, highlights meaningful community partnerships, and reflects on her favorite projects.   mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and operations that keep Maine moving.

4. Innovation at MaineDOT

In this episode of Spillin' the D-O-T, we chat with Jeff Pulver, Director of Research and Innovation, and Dawn Bickford, Innovation Coordinator at MaineDOT. They discuss how innovative ideas, big and small, are helping make work safer and more efficient across the state. From removing workers from roadways with new tech to using drones for lighting and building better tools to track contracts, innovation is happening everywhere! Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and operations that keep Maine moving.

3. Meet the Director of Project Development, Todd Pelletier

In this episode of Spilling the D-O-T, we chat with Todd Pelletier, Director of Project Development at the Maine Department of Transportation. With over three decades of experience at MaineDOT, Todd explains to us what it means to "deliver the program". He also shares how a shift from pre-med to engineering led him to a lifelong career shaping Maine’s infrastructure. mainedot.gov/podcast Presented by: WorkSET - MaineDOT's Workforce Support and Engagement Team Thanks for listening! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insights into the people and operations that keep Maine moving.