Technician - Field Technician (25-29)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

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

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Bridge Program

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1229     

Opening Date: January 24, 2025

Closing Date: February 7, 2025

Job Description:  

As a Field Technician in the Bridge Program, you will be working as a Chief Inspector on construction projects, inspecting and documenting work performed by outside contractors.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project, 
• Performing inspection and measurement of the work, and,
• Testing of, and record-keeping on, the materials used by the contractor. 

When not on active construction projects, alternate work may include:  

• Developing projects by assisting with design, 
• Developing plans using Microstation software, 
• Quantity and cost estimating, and,
• Performing right-of- way functions.   

The incumbent may act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. This position may involve supervision of technical and semi-skilled personnel. The ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays is required.

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 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 full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills an