Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

State of Maine; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation

12 sick days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation in Skowhegan is seeking a heavy equipment technician to maintain, repair, and rebuild a range of automotive and construction equipment under general supervision.

Qualified applicants will have four years of hands-on experience, plus two years with heavy equipment; a Class B CDL with air endorsements and related inspection licenses may be required. The role offers state benefits and a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of automotive and/or construction equipment, including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.
• Licensing/registration/certification requirements: Class B CDL with air endorsements; Class A & D inspection licenses; some positions may include Class E inspection license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate overall conditions.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace parts under supervision.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical repairs

Troubleshooting

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

$20.52 - $28.57/Hourly

To view the full salary schedule, click here.

Office/Bureau

Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)

Location

Skowhegan, ME

Opening Date

October 22, 2026

Closing Date

November 5, 2026

This position involves mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment. This position may entail limited time spent working on light automotive equipment. Work is performed under general supervision.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUTARENOTLIMITEDTO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of automotive and/or construction equipment, including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement.

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.

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.

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: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]