Assistant Technician - Regional Program

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: $20.38 - $28.36 per hour ( Salary Schedule )
* Salary includes a 2.5% stipend
* Office/Bureau:
Project Development - Regional Program Opening Date:
October 15, 2026

Closing Date:
October 29, 2026

Job Description:

This position involves providing technical services and semi-technical engineering support across a variety of engineering fields and office specialties. Responsibilities include all aspects of highway construction inspection, ensuring that construction activities comply with established plans, specifications, and standards.

The position may also provide supervision to a small group of semi-skilled personnel performing moderately complex engineering support tasks. Work is performed under general supervision, with responsibility for exercising sound judgment and technical knowledge in carrying out assigned duties.

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

Education, training, and/or experience in engineering, a technical field, or another related area demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, collecting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

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.

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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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.

Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .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 14.06% 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.

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