Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

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Salary:
New employees will start at $25.39 per hour (Step
6)

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Office/Bureau
:
Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)

Location
:
Augusta, ME - Fleet Headquarters

Opening date
:
December 15, 2025

Closing date
:
December 31, 2025

This is structure and craft work in welding and the fabrication, modification, maintenance and repair of a variety of metal objects, fixtures, heavy vehicles/equipment and industrial scale equipment associated with construction related jobs. Work involves construction design, assembly, repair, and maintenance of a variety of metal materials and equipment. Duties include fabricating structures from blueprints and sketches, operating heavy vehicles and construction equipment, and providing oversight to others engaged in performing welding duties.

Work is performed under general supervision. Preference will be given to individuals who possess welding/fabrication experience on heavy construction vehicles.

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

Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuild of automotive and/or construction equipment, including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.

• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement. (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class (probation))
• Pass State paid Medical examination that includes a drug test and the Department’s Respirator fit test and the driver examination and road test for the assigned equipment.
• Must have a valid Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.

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 you 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…