Highway Laborer - Journeyman Electrician

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Salary: $22.34 - $31.18 per hour | Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations - Traffic Engineering |

Location:

Augusta, ME

Opening Date:
February 18, 2026

Closing Date:
March 4, 2026

This position is highly involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of all types of highway electrical equipment. This includes Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) such as speed feedback signs, travel time signs, highway lighting, and traffic signals. The position ensures that all these devices get installed and repaired to Maine DOT standards. The role will spend most of the time in the field either in a bucket truck or on the ground.

The remainder of the time will be spent preparing items for installation in our shop. Additionally, some computer work will be required. The position will also plan and execute field work, clean and reset cameras, diagnose traffic signal issues, and mark out jobs for dig‑safe under a Master Electrician.

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

• Valid current Journeyman Electrician's license.

Maine Journeyman Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician's Examining Board and a Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking “Apply for this Opening/Apply Now” and upload 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 207‑624‑3050 or via email .

• 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 toward 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.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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 race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

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