Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $20.52 - $28.57 (hourly) New Employees start at step 6 ($25.39)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region
5)

Location: Caribou, Maine

Opening Date: June 30, 2026

Closing Date: July 15, 2026

This position involves mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment.

This position may entail limited 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:

• Four (4) years’ 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

• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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).

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

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.