Lead Technician

State of Main; Wilton (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Lead Technician for the Regional Program to oversee a range of engineering tasks in field and office settings, supporting construction oversight and regional planning efforts.

The role involves supervising technical staff on complex tasks and helping develop program plans. Advanced engineering education or equivalent experience is required, with strong data interpretation and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing technical plans and drafting diagrams and reports.
• Ability to develop estimates and interpret data for trend analysis.
• Advanced education or experience in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• As Lead Technician, perform engineering duties in field and office settings to fulfill construction oversight and regional program planning.
• Supervise subordinate technical staff working on complex tasks.
• Contribute to plan development and program improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical drawings

Report drafting

Estimate development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $63,832.08 - $89,607.96 per year (Salary Schedule)

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Regional Program

Opening Date: September 1, 2026

Closing Date: September 16, 2026

Job Description

As a Lead Technician with the Regional Program, you will be responsible for engineering duties in a variety of field and office engineering specialties, in order to fulfill the construction oversite needs, as well as plan development of the Regional Program. Supervision is exercised over subordinate technical personnel performing complex tasks.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience

Advanced education, training, and/or experience in engineering, a technical field, or another related area demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, developing estimates, collecting and interpreting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

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 ($358.08 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.

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