Assistant Technician

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Maine

DOT(Department of Transportation)

Salary
: $36,795.20 - $50,481.60 (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau
:
Project Development - Regional Program

Opening Date
:
February 17th, 2026

Closing Date
:
March 3rd, 2026

This is a technical position that will work statewide through the construction season and be based in the Augusta Headquarters office through the off season.

This position performs a variety of technical tasks working with the state owned pugmill, as well as working on design, contract documents, and review for future projects in an independent manner in the office.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and overseeing the safety, quality and efficiency of the pugmill operations
• Performing daily maintenance on the equipment and testing of the materials produced
• Collecting data for future Regional Program projects
• Designing future Regional Program projects
• Working as an assistant to the pugmill manager
• Providing guidance to subordinate positions

Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field–OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

If have general questions, please contact Maine

DOT Human Resources at  or via email .

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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
• 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 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).

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.

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