Job Summary
This is maintenance and personnel services work of a supervisory nature in overseeing a crew engaged in highway, bridge, and heavy equipment maintenance and repair work.
Responsibilities
- Planning, assigning, supervising, and inspecting a variety of maintenance projects.
- Keeping administrative records and developing budgets and reports.
- Monitoring materials and supplies and use of proper safety precautions.
Requirements
- A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker experience.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements
- Valid Class C with the ability to obtain a Class A license within probationary period.
- Completion of the 30 hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).
- Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.
Benefits
- 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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% 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.
Location
Poland, ME
Salary
Salary: $24.60 -$34.76 (per hour)
Opening Dates
Opening Date: September 2, 2026
Closing Date: September 16, 2026
Office/Bureau
Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 – Southern Maine)
Equal Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to 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. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.