Technician

MaineGuide; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2.5% stipend

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Presque Isle, Maine, seeks a Technician to perform a variety of technical tasks in the field and office, serving as Chief Inspector (or Resident) on active construction projects.

Responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing the contractor's plans, ensuring work meets specifications, and detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional pavement projects.

Qualifications

• Reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports.
• Collecting data and analyzing datasets for trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and enforcing the contractor's TCP, SEWPCP, and QC Plan.
• Ensuring work inspected meets specifications and contract requirements and is tested as per policy.
• Detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional led pavement preservation or rehabilitation design projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Engineering or technical field

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $50,507.08 - $70,867.68 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:

This Technician position will perform a variety of technical tasks in the field and office in an independent manner. The Technician will be required to work as Chief Inspector (or Resident) on active construction projects.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and enforcing the contractors TCP, SEWPCP, and QC Plan.

• Assuring that work inspected meets the standard specifications and contract requirements and is tested as per policy and meets expected quality.

• Detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional led pavement preservation or rehabilitation design projects.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

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

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

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-$13,650.48annual 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.

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.

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.