Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

Position Overview

Mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Must diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, evaluate overall conditions, and perform skilled technical tasks such as testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for a variety of heavy vehicles and construction equipment. Limited time may be spent on light automotive equipment. Work performed under general supervision.

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild automotive and construction equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
• Evaluate overall equipment condition.
• Perform skilled tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts.
• Work may include limited light automotive equipment maintenance.
• Operate under general supervision.

• Four (4) years of experience, education, or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of automotive and/or construction equipment, including at least two (2) years with heavy vehicle and construction equipment.
• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses; some positions may also require a Class E inspection license.

Must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air endorsements.
• Class A & D inspection licenses.
• Class E inspection license (required for some positions).

Interested applicants should apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button. Upload a cover letter, current résumé, and any applicable copies of post‑secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications. For general questions, contact the Maine Department of Transportation Human Resources at 207‑778‑8483 or colby.a.ham. Transportation Worker employees wishing to be considered for a transfer must submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form and complete the information request to Human Resources.

• 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, with vacation leave accrual increasing with years of service.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage – the State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums.
• Dental insurance – the State pays 100% of employee-only premiums.
• Retirement plan – 14.11% contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Maine State Government is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging for all team members and ensure an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, and genetics.