Mobile Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation

Sick leave 12 days

Health insurance coverage

Health premium credit

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a mechanical craft professional to maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicle and construction equipment in the field across the region. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues and performing skilled technical tasks with limited supervision on the road or in a field garage.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, with licensing requirements including Class B CDL with air endorsements, Class A & D inspection licenses, and

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance, repair, and diagnosis.
• Competency in rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment; identifying and correcting equipment problems.
• Ability to manage acquisition, storage, and distribution of parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate overall condition.
• Repair, rebuild, and diagnose heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment.
• Operate with a high degree of independence in field environments and make judgments on maintenance.
• Test, install, repair, rewire, replace, and fabricate parts as needed.

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a mechanical craft professional to maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicle and construction equipment in the field across the region. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues and performing skilled technical tasks with limited supervision on the road or in a field garage.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, with licensing requirements including Class B CDL with air endorsements, Class A & D inspection licenses, and