Assistant Technician

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

9d • $36,795 - $50,482

About The Position

This is a technical position that will work statewide through the construction season and be based in the Augusta Headquarters office through the off season. This position performs a variety of technical tasks working with the state owned pugmill, as well as working on design, contract documents, and review for future projects in an independent manner in the office.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field–OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and overseeing the safety, quality and efficiency of the pugmill operations
• Performing daily maintenance on the equipment and testing of the materials produced
• Collecting data for future Regional Program projects
• Designing future Regional Program projects
• Working as an assistant to the pugmill manager
• Providing guidance to subordinate positions

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree