Technician - Traffic Engineering (24-142)

Location: Bangor,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $21.54 - $30.14 per hour (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Traffic Engineering

Location: Bangor, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1188

Opening Date: October 28, 2024

Closing Date: November 12, 2024

Job Description:  

This is technical services work in performing difficult and moderately complex engineering duties in traffic engineering at MaineDOT Region 4 Headquarters in Bangor.  This position performs transportation engineering duties and a wide variety of interesting tasks requiring moderate to complex levels of judgement to assist staff as a member of the Traffic Department team based out of the Region Office in Bangor, Maine.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Plans and Review Official Business Directional Signs (OBDS) for compliance with state standards and coordinate installation with MaineDOT Sign Crew.
• Set up traffic data collection equipment and complete moderately complex traffic speed studies as requested by Region Municipalities and other MaineDOT Departments.  
• Effectively communicates with Municipalities, Businesses and members of the public to provide moderately complex and technical information in a manner they understand.
• Assist with bridge load postings and conduct complex truck classification studies to determine and communicate the potential impact of bridge postings. This work will involve outreach to local municipalities and businesses in the community who could potentially be impacted.  
• Collect and interpret moderately complex data on existing highway geometry, signage, and pavement markings.  Assist with pavement marking layout.  
• Assist with sight distance reviews at new and existing intersections and driveways.
• Assist senior staff with department permitting including Driveway Permits, Highway Opening Permits, and Utility Location Permits.
• Assist in developing moderately complex database for existing MaineDOT highway signs.
• Conduct site visits of offsite developer improvements on state roadways and exercise moderately complex engineering judgement to ensure compliance with project State standards.
• Assist with the review of Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and Detour Plans.  Conduct field visits to verify that construction signage is in accordance with approved plans.
• Assist with addressing questions with varying levels of complexity, from the public regarding Region 4 Traffic concerns. 

This position reports to the Regional Traffic Engineer (RTE) and tasks are assigned from the RTE and senior staff in the Traffic Department.

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

Five (5) years of experience in engineering –OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors 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 at jobs.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 premium