Lead Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

12 days sick leave

Health Insurance Coverage 85%–95% of a

Dental Insurance 100% of employee-prem

Retirement Plan 14.06% contribution

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Lead Technician for the Regional Program to perform engineering duties across field and office specialties, supporting construction oversight and regional plan development. Supervision is exercised over subordinate technical personnel performing complex tasks.

We offer a work environment focused on learning, growth, and skill refinement with a variety of benefits and a commitment to inclusive employment practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced education, training, and/or experience in engineering or a related field, including data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technician duties include engineering work across field and office specialties to fulfill construction oversight needs and plan development.

Skills

Engineering

Job description

Job Details

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: September16,2026

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 fulfil the construction oversite needs, as well as plan development of the Regional Program. Supervision is exercised over subordinate technical personnel performing complex tasks.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Contact Information

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.

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail].

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.