Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 67,855,000 - 91,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of a wide range of heavy vehicles and construction gear in the field. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, testing and wiring, using specialized tools, and applying independent judgement with limited supervision.

A Class B CDL with air endorsements and Maine licenses are required, along with passing a medical and respirator fit

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance and repair.
• Licensing/Registration/Certification: Class B CDL with air endorsements; Class A & D inspection licenses; Class E inspection license for some roles.
• Valid Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.
• Medical exam, drug test, respirator fit test, and driver road test requirements.
• U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or eligible visa holders only.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicles and construction equipment in the field or in a regional field garage.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate equipment condition.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace, and/or fabricate parts using specialized tools.
• Operate with limited supervision; exercise independent judgement in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Automotive repair

Electrical diagnostics

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 TransportationSalary: New employees will start at $27.86 per hour (Step 6)Salary includes a 1% stipendTo view the full salary range of this position, click here.Office/Bureau : Maintenance and Operations (Region 2 - Midcoast Maine)Location : Augusta, MEOpening Date: October 7, 2026Closing Date: October 22, 2026Job Description:This is mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment, in the field within a specified region of the state. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and/or fabricating parts for a variety of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. This position operates with a higher degree of independence in a field environment, requiring independent judgement pertaining to the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of heavy vehicles, automotive, and construction equipment, on the road or in a field garage. Work is performed under limited supervision.To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:Education, training, and/or experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance, repair, and diagnosis or another closely related mechanical field demonstrating competency in rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment; identifying and correcting equipment problems; using specialized tools and repair methods; and managing acquisition, storage, and distribution of parts and supplies.Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement. ( These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class (probation)Pass State paid Medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s Respirator fit test and the driver examination and road test for the assigned equipment.Must have a valid Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.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.Application Instructions:Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the \"Apply for this Opening/Apply Now\" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.For general questions or for Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest 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] 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.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.Thinking about applying?Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart..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.