Transportation Crew Leader - Statewide Vegetation Technician

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..Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $23.68 - $32.81 (per hour)
Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations

Location:

Augusta, MEOpening Date:
October 5, 2026

Closing Date:
October 20, 2026

Job Description:

This position assists the Statewide Vegetation Manger with various vegetation management programs including development of contracts, and quality control of services performed by contractors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scoping, estimating, and compiling of contract documents; entering and managing contract/agreement information in multiple systems; ensuring that small contracts comply with procurement and contracting requirements; inspection and verification of work performed by contractors or state forces to ensure work is performed in conformance with plans and contracts.

Computer work is very detail oriented and accuracy is required to ensure payments are correct. Applying herbicides and overseeing those applying. Required to make independent decisions. Field work will include spraying, seeding, and vegetation management (culling/removing) of invasives/trees and maintaining landscapes; including the use of a chainsaw. This position is provided with a state vehicle for transportation during work to be housed at the nearest MaineDOT facility to the selected candidate's residence.

75% of work time will be on a computer. Excel will be used extensively as part of the job. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Google Earth, and Garmin software are routinely used. The selected candidate will be required to obtain pesticide licenses 6A, 68, and Master Applicator. Will also require MaineDOT chainsaw certification.

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

Two-year combination of experience, or education in highway/bridge construction, fleet equipment repair, or transportation related maintenance including at least one year of lead worker experience.

Must possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities noted above with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certifications.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).Valid Class A motor vehicle license as issued by the State of Maine and completion of the 30-hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.Application

Instructions:

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 MaineDOT Human Resources at  or via email Why join our team?

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Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation…