Technician - Soils & Aggregate Laboratory

Technician

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $50,507.08 - $70,867.68 per year (Salary Schedule)

* Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau:
Project Development - Materials Testing & Exploration

Opening Date:
July 20, 2026

Closing Date:
August 3, 2026

Job Description:

This Technician position is within the Department's Materials Testing & Exploration section of the Bureau of Project Development. The selected candidate will be primarily working with a small team of testing technicians who perform laboratory tests on construction materials in Bangor Maine.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed.
• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment.
• Standing for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance.
• Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements.

Preference will be given to candidates certified by NETTCP as a Soils & Aggregate Laboratory Technician with a working knowledge of MaineDOT quality assurance testing. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.

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

Five (5) years of experience in engineering –OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering
-OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by 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 MaineDOT Human Resources at  or via email

Why join our team?

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 (MainePERS).

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 diverse race, color, sex, sexual…