Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

maine; Edgecomb (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Maintenance and Operations region (Region 2 - Midcoast Maine). This role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment in the field, with independent judgment required.

Applicants must have substantial experience with heavy equipment and the ability to work autonomously in field environments, with responsibilities including testing, parts

Qualifications

• Four years experience in maintenance, repair, and/or rebuild of automotive or construction equipment.
• Two years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.
• Ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and supplies while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy equipment in the field within a designated region.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate overall condition.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace, and fabricate parts with limited supervision.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical repair

Field work

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: New employees will start at $26.66 per hour (Step 6)

Salary includes a 1% stipend

To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

Office/Bureau : Maintenance and Operations (Region 2 - Midcoast Maine)

Location : Edgecomb, ME

Opening Date: September 9, 2026

Closing Date: September 22, 2026

Job 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:

Four (4) years experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuild of automotive and/or construction equipment including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment, one (1) year of related work performed independently, and experience which indicates the ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and/or 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.

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 Em