Assistant Technician

State of Main; Augusta (AR); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Descripción de la vacante

The Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME is seeking a Maintenance & Operations specialist to document highway assets by location, condition, and layout for entry into the agency database. You will assist Region with developing contract specifications and plans, and perform routine construction inspections to ensure projects are built per plans and pay estimates.

Education or training in engineering or a related field is required, with demonstrated ability to review technical plans,

Formación

• Education, training, or experience in engineering or a technical field showing ability to review plans and analyze data.
• Ability to collect data, draft diagrams and reports, and identify trends.

Responsabilidades

• Document highway assets for location, condition, and layout for database entry.
• Assist Region with developing contract specifications and plans.
• Perform routine construction inspections and document contractor pay estimates.
• Assist with drafting simple culvert designs.
• Assist in generating drainage basin characteristics using tools like USGS stream stats.

Conocimientos

Data collection

Technical analysis

Drafting diagrams

Report writing

Attention to detail

Educación

Engineering field or related training

Herramientas

USGS stream stats

Computer software

Descripción del empleo

Maine Department of Transportation

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

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations (Region 2 - Midcoast Maine)

Opening Date: October 23, 2026

Closing Date: November 05, 2026

Job Description:

The position's primary responsibility will be documenting highway assets for location, condition, and layout for entry into database (s). Position will assist Region with development of contract specifications and plans. Perform routine construction inspection to ensure projects are constructed according to plans and specifications while documenting contractor pay estimates. Will assist with drafting simple culvert designs. Assist Region Engineer in the generation of drainage basin characteristics using appropriate tools such as USGS stream stats and computer software.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.

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.

For general questions please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Melissa Labbe, Human Resources Specialist, 98 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0098. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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:

• 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).

Please note:

Confidential positions should list: Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% 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.

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