Field Heavy Vehicle/Equip Tech
About The Position
This position involves mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment. This position may entail limited time spent working on light automotive equipment. Work is performed under general supervision.
Requirements
- 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 vehicles and construction
- Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirements. (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.
Responsibilities
- maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment
- diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- evaluating overall conditions
- performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment
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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
