Field Heavy Vehicle/Equipment Tech
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuild of automotive and/or construction equipment
- Two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment
- One (1) year of related work performed independently
- Experience which indicates the ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and/or supplies
- Class B CDL with air endorsements
- Class A & D inspection licenses
- U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders (for CDL eligibility)
Nice To Haves
- Class E inspection license
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Evaluating overall conditions of equipment
- 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
- Operating with a higher degree of independence in a field environment
- Exercising independent judgment pertaining to maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of heavy vehicles, automotive, and construction equipment, on the road or in a field garage
Benefits
- 1% stipend
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
