Assistant Technician (25-01)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $17.69 - $24.27 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Office of Safety & Mobility

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1707

Opening Date: January 3, 2025

Closing Date: January 17, 2025

Job Description:  

This is technical services work within the Office of Safety & Mobility. The individual in this position will review crash reports from police departments around the state for location and information accuracy. Using the Maine Department of Transportation's Crash Reporting and Analysis for Safer Highways (CRASH) system along with the state's GIS system, MaineDOT Map Viewer, they will review crash report information and locate the crash on our GIS network. They will also be responsible for organizing and creating packets for High Crash Locations throughout the state. This individual is responsible for the research and analysis of each crash at the desired location. The research includes producing Crash Summary Reports in the CRASH system. That data is then transferred onto a Microstation CADD Diagram for a visual representation used by a variety of in-house and independent engineering clients. Additional duties may include creating Crash Report Summary I & ll's per client requests, quality control of incoming crash data, and running a variety of SQL database queries for informational and quality control purposes. 

Preference will be given to candidates with acute attention to detail and organization, as well as good oral and written communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and Microstation or equivalent CADD based software. An understanding of SQL is a plus but not necessary. 

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field–OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

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. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.DOT@maine.gov

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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).