Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is mechanical craft work focused on maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy vehicles, automotive equipment, and construction equipment in the field within a specified region of Maine. The work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating equipment condition, and performing skilled technical tasks to test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace, or fabricate parts for a range of equipment.

The position operates with a higher degree of independence in a field environment. It requires independent judgment regarding maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment on the road or in a field garage. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

• Education, training, and/or experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance, repair, and diagnosis, or another closely related mechanical field demonstrating competency in rebuilding vehicles and heavy equipment, identifying and correcting equipment problems, using specialized tools and repair methods, and managing the acquisition, storage, and distribution of parts and supplies.
• Must have a valid Class C State of Maine driver's license by the first day of employment.
• Must pass a State-paid medical examination that includes a drug test, the Department's respirator fit test, and the driver examination and road test for assigned equipment.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A and D inspection licenses before attaining permanent status in the class during probation. Some positions may also require a Class E inspection license.
• Under federal law, eligible new or renewed CDL holders must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems in heavy vehicles, automotive equipment, and construction equipment.
• Evaluate the overall condition of equipment.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace, and fabricate parts for heavy vehicles, automotive equipment, and construction equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild equipment in the field, on the road, or in a field garage.
• Use independent judgment to determine appropriate maintenance and repair work.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• At least three weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• State-paid 85%-95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
• Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation, subject to program requirements
• State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
• State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
• Additional wellness benefits for State employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed