Assistant Technician

Department of Transportation; Wilton (ME); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Resumo da vaga

The Maine Department of Transportation in Wilton, Maine seeks a technically skilled professional to document highway assets, assess location and condition for database entry, and assist with contract specifications and plans. The role includes routine construction inspections and drafting simple culvert designs using available data and software.

You will support the Region Engineer with drainage characteristics analysis using USGS data and computer software, leveraging an engineering or

Qualificações

• 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.
• Ability to review technical plans, draft diagrams and reports, collect data, and analyze datasets.

Responsabilidades

• Document highway assets for location, condition, and layout for database entry.
• Assist with development of contract specifications and plans; perform routine construction inspection.
• Assist with drafting simple culvert designs and with drainage basin characteristics using USGS data and computer software.

Conhecimentos

Engineering background

Data collection

Construction inspection

Formação

Engineering or technical background

Ferramentas

USGS Stream Stats

GIS software

Descrição da vaga

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $20.38- $27.82 per hour (Salary Schedule) *Salary includes a 2.5% stipend* Office/Bureau: Maintenance - Operations (Region 3 - Western Maine) Location: Wilton, ME Opening Date: November 5, 2026 Closing Date: November 20, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Why join our team?

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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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