Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

About the Team

The Maine Department of Transportation's Maintenance and Operations Bureau (Region 5 - Northern Maine) is dedicated to keeping the state's infrastructure moving. Our mission is embodied by the state motto, "Dirigo" or "I lead," as we provide essential services to Mainers every day. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can learn, grow, and continuously refine their skills while delivering purposeful, transformative work.

About the Role

This position focuses on the mechanical craft work required to maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicles, automotive, and construction equipment within the Northern Maine region. You will operate with a high degree of independence in a field environment, utilizing independent judgment to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate overall equipment conditions.

Your day-to-day work involves performing skilled technical tasks in the field, on the road, or in a field garage. Responsibilities include testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for a variety of heavy machinery. This role requires the ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and supplies while working under limited supervision to ensure operational readiness.

Why Join Us?

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package. State employees enjoy a culture of respect and awareness, with a strong sense of belonging for team members of all backgrounds. Our benefits include:

• Work-Life Fit: 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service.
• Wellness: 12 days of sick leave annually and access to extensive wellness benefits.
• Health & Dental: The State pays 85%-95% of employee-only health premiums and 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement: The State contributes 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button. Please upload a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.

• Current Employees: If you are a current State of Maine employee, submit your application through the internal process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees without PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate prior State employment.
• Internal Transfers: Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series wishing to transfer must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form.
• Alternative Methods: If you are unable to complete the online application, contact the Human Resources representative listed for assistance with an alternative submission method.

For general questions, contact Lynn McDonald, Human Resources Manager, at 207-764-2215 or Lynn.McDonald@maine.gov.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer embracing a culture of respect. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members. Our process ensures an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.

We appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply only when they check every box; if you are hesitating to apply, we encourage you to go for it. Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.