Assistant Technician

maine; Wilton (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Wilton, ME seeks a position responsible for documenting highway assets, condition and layout for database entry. The role supports contract spec development, performs routine construction inspections, and documents contractor pay estimates.

It also helps draft simple culvert designs and generates drainage basin characteristics with USGS tools. Minimum qualifications include engineering education or related experience and ability to review plans, draft

Qualifications

• Education, training, or experience in engineering or technical field.
• Ability to review technical plans and draft diagrams and reports.
• Skill in data collection and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Document highway assets for location, condition and layout for database entry.
• Assist Region with development of contract specifications and plans.
• Perform routine construction inspections to ensure plans are followed.
• Document contractor pay estimates.
• Assist with drafting simple culvert designs.
• Assist Region Engineer in generating drainage basin characteristics using USGS Stream Stats and software.

Skills

Technical plan review

Drafting diagrams

Data collection

Data analysis

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

USGS Stream Stats

Data analysis software

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the FindJobs 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: $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

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: 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 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.

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.