Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

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Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $20.52 - $28.57/Hourly

To view the full salary schedule,  click here.               

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)       

Location: Skowhegan, ME

Opening Date: July 13, 2026

Closing Date: July 27, 2026

This position involves mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment. This position may entail limited time spent working on light automotive equipment. Work is performed under general supervision.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of automotive and/or construction equipment, including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses.  Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement.

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. 

For general questions or for Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone: 207-778-8483 Email: colby.a.ham@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, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• 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