Heavy Vehicle & Equipment 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:
New employees will start at $26.53 per hour (Step
6)
To view the full salary range of this position, .Office/Bureau :
Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)
Location :
Augusta, ME - Fleet Garage Opening Date:
October 16, 2026

Closing Date:
October 30, 2026

Job Description:

This is structural craft work in the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall condition, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. This classification is differentiated from the Automotive Mechanic classifications in that the work performed is primarily focused on the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heavy vehicle and construction equipment or the complete rebuild of vehicles in a Rebuild Center, with a very limited amount of time spent working on light automotive equipment.

Work is performed under general supervision.

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

Education, training, and/or experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance, repair, and diagnosis or another closely related mechanical field demonstrating competency in overhauling and rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment; identifying and correcting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computerized system problems; and using specialized tools, equipment, and repair methods.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:

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.

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.

For general questions please contact:
Maine Department of Transportation, Attn:
Erica Cyr, Human Resources Specialist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone:  Email: erica.cyrWhy join our team?

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