Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

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Salary:
New employees will start at $26.66 per hour (Step
6)

Salary includes a 1% stipend

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Office/Bureau
:
Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine)

Location
:
Sherman, ME

Opening Date
:
January 2, 2026

Closing Date
:
January 16, 2026

This is mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment, in the field within a specified region of the state. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and/or fabricating parts for a variety of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment.

This position operates with a higher degree of independence in a field environment, requiring independent judgement pertaining to the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of heavy vehicles, automotive, and construction equipment, on the road or in a field garage. Work is performed under limited supervision.

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 equipment, one (1) year of related work performed independently, and experience which indicates the ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and/or supplies.

• 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.

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 or for Current Maine

DOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact:
Maine Department of Transportation, Attn:
Lynn McDonald, Human Resources Manager, 41 Rice Street, Presque Isle, Maine 04769. Telephone: 207‑764‑2215 Email:
Lynn.

Mc Donald

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.

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