Maine
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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, click here.
Office/Bureau : Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine)
Location : Sherman, ME
Opening Date : January 2, 2026
Closing Date : January 16, 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: 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.
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.
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 or for Current MaineDOT 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.McDonald@maine.gov
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 ($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.
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).
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.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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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, click here.
Office/Bureau : Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine)
Location : Sherman, ME
Opening Date : January 2, 2026
Closing Date : January 16, 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: 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.
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.
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 or for Current MaineDOT 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.McDonald@maine.gov
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 ($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.
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).
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.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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