Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

State of Maine•Jonesboro, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Transportation is hiring a Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician for Maintenance and Operations, Region 4 – Eastern Maine, based in Jonesboro, Maine. This mechanical craft position focuses on maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy vehicles, automotive equipment, and construction equipment in the field within a specified region. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating equipment condition, and performing skilled testing, installation, repair, rebuilding, rewiring, replacement, and fabrication of parts. The position operates with a high degree of independence in a field environment, exercising independent judgment on maintenance and repair work on the road or in a field garage, under limited supervision. New employees start at $26.66 per hour at Step 6; the salary includes a 1% stipend. The opening date is October 22, 2026, and the closing date is November 5, 2026. Candidates must provide evidence of relevant education, training, and/or experience and meet the stated licensing, medical, respirator-fit, and driver-testing requirements. A valid Maine Class C license is required by the first day of employment. The Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A and D inspection licenses must be obtained before attaining permanent status; some positions may also require a Class E inspection license. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable post-secondary transcripts, licenses, registrations, and certifications. The job posting describes a State of Maine compensation package that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health and dental coverage, and a retirement plan. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time work.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, and/or construction equipment maintenance, repair, and diagnosis, or another closely related mechanical field.
Demonstrated 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.
Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A and D inspection licenses before attaining permanent status; some positions may also require a Class E inspection license.
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.
Hold a valid Class C State of Maine driver’s license by the first day of employment.
Under federal law, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa to be eligible for a new or renewed CDL.

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/or fabricate parts for heavy vehicles, automotive equipment, and construction equipment.
Perform maintenance, repair, and rebuilding work in the field, on the road, or in a field garage.
Exercise independent judgment in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding equipment.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
At least three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave annually
State contribution of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
Health insurance premium credit that can reduce employee-only premiums by up to 5%, subject to program requirements
State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay to MainePERS
Additional wellness benefits for State employees

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