Assistant Technician

Department of Marine Resources; Wilton (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation (Region 3 - Western Maine) is seeking a technician to document highway assets, support contract specifications, and perform inspections. The role requires data collection, plan review, and basic design tasks such as culvert drafting and drainage analysis.

Based in Wilton, ME, the position offers a competitive hourly salary and benefits. Minimum qualifications include engineering/technical training or experience with data and diagram analysis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Document highway assets for location, condition, and layout for entry into databases.
• Assist Region with development of contract specifications and plans.
• Perform routine construction inspection to ensure projects meet plans and specifications, documenting contractor pay estimates.
• Draft simple culvert designs.
• Assist Region Engineer in generating drainage basin characteristics using tools such as USGS Stream Stats and computer software.

Skills

Data analysis

Drafting diagrams

Plan review

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/technical field

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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.

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.

Contact: 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?

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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