Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Department of Transportation; Edgecomb (ME); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Transportation in Edgecomb, Maine seeks a mechanical craft worker to maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy equipment in the field across the Midcoast region. Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, testing and installing parts, and performing skilled tasks with a high degree of independence.

The role requires several years of hands-on experience with heavy vehicles and construction equipment, a Class B CDL with air endorsements, and valid Maine

Formación

• Four (4) years experience in maintenance, repair, or rebuild of automotive/construction equipment.
• Two (2) years with heavy vehicle/construction equipment.
• One (1) year of independent work.
• Experience receiving, storing, and distributing parts/supplies.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment in the field or in a field garage.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate conditions.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace and fabricate parts as needed.
• Operate with a higher degree of independence in field environments and under limited supervision.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical diagnosis

Hydraulic systems

Field maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Salary: New employees will start at $26.66 per hour (Step 6) Salary includes a 1% stipend.

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

Location: Edgecomb, ME

Opening Date: November 03, 2026

Closing Date: November 17, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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%.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.