Assistant Technician

State of Main; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an engineering-support professional for technical services in field and office settings, focusing on bridge rehabilitation and preservation. Work includes reviewing plans, drafting diagrams, collecting data, and analyzing trends under general supervision.

The role involves permits review for overloads, bridge safety inspections, and collaboration within a maintenance team, with a strong emphasis on safe, compliant structures.

Qualifications

• Education or training in engineering or a technical field demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, collecting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans and estimates for bridge rehabilitation and preservation projects.
• Review and approve over-limit permits for safe passage over/under bridges for extreme loading and dimensions.
• Perform safety inspections of bridges and minor spans under general supervision.

Skills

Technical review

Data analysis

Drafting diagrams

Education

Engineering/technical degree

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $19.49 - $27.14 per hour (Salary Schedule)

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Bridge Maintenance

Opening Date: September 16 , 2026

Closing Date: September 29, 2026

Job Description

This is technical services work in performing technical engineering support duties in a variety of field and office engineering specialties. Responsibilities may include preparing plans and estimates for bridge rehabilitation and preservation projects.

The incumbent may also review and approval of over limit permits to assure safe passage over and under bridges for extreme loading and dimensions. The incumbent may also perform safety inspections of bridges and minor spans. Work is performed under general supervision.

To be minimally qualified

Education, training, and/or experience in engineering, a technical field, or another related area demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, collecting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

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 ($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.

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 and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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