Field 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 $26.66 per hour (Step
6)
Salary includes a 1% stipend

To view the full salary range of this position, .Office/Bureau :
Maintenance and Operations (Region 4 - Eastern Maine)
Location :
Jonesboro, MEOpening Date:
September 9, 2026

Closing Date:
September 23, 2026

Job Description:

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.

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 rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment; identifying and correcting equipment problems; using specialized tools and repair methods; and managing acquisition, storage, and distribution of parts and supplies.

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:
Lindsey Patchell, Human Resources Specialist, 219 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Telephone:  Email: lindsey.patchell

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.

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