Assistant Technician

MaineGuide; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks of vacation leave annually

12 days of sick leave annually

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Wilton, ME is seeking an engineer to document highway assets, assess location, condition, and layout for entry into the agency database.

You will support Region with contract specifications and plans, perform routine construction inspections, and assist with culvert designs and drainage analyses using USGS tools.

This is a field-and-office role offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to Maine’s transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and/or experience in engineering or a related field 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.
• Colby Ham is the listed contact for questions and HR inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Document highway assets for location, condition, and layout for database entry.
• Assist Region with contracting specifications and plans.
• Perform routine construction inspections to verify projects are constructed according to plans and specifications.
• Draft simple culvert designs.
• Assist in generating drainage basin characteristics using tools such as USGS StreamStats.

Skills

Engineering background

Data analysis

Plan review

Drafting diagrams

Education

Engineering degree or technical degree

Tools

USGS StreamStats

CAD software

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 (Region 3 - Western Maine)

Location: Wilton, ME

Opening Date: August 12, 2026

Closing Date: August 26, 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 ofthe 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: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. 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:

• 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 pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48annual 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 ($365.28annual 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.

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.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.