Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician (FL-01-25)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $20.52 - $28.57 (per hour)  ***New Employees start at step 6 ($25.39)***    

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)        

Location: Augusta, ME - Fleet Headquarters

Position Number:  Multiple Positions         

Opening Date: January 23, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Description:  

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:

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

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses.  Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement. (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class (probation))
• Pass State paid Medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s Respirator fit test and the driver examination and road test for the assigned equipment.
• Must have a valid Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.

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

Contact Information:

Traci Dean, Human Resources Generalist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: 207-624-3070 Email: traci.l.dean@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 extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than