Technician - Regional Program (24-170)

Location: Bangor,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

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

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Regional Program

Location: Bangor, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0127     

Opening Date: December 30, 2024

Closing Date: January 14, 2025

Job Description:  

This is a mid-level technical position. People in this position perform a variety of technical tasks in the field and office in an independent manner, may provide supervision of technical support staff, and will be required to work as Chief Inspector (or Resident) on active construction projects. 

Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Monitor and enforce the contractors TCP, SEWPCP, and QC Plan. 
• Assure that work inspected meets the standard specifications and contract requirements,  
• Ensure work is tested as per policy and meets expected quality, 
• Serves as an onsite representative for MaineDOT on active construction projects,
• Assists resident engineers, resident inspectors and project managers in order to problem solve design and construction issues and manage complex construction projects,
• Estimates, measures, and reviews quantities for complex projects using appropriate tools such as scales, planimeters, calculators, and computer software in order to document and compute quantities for payment to the contractor, and,
• Winter duties may include estimating quantities and preparing contract packages for moderately complex construction projects. 

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 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). 

State employees are eligible for an