Field Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Technician

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is mechanical craft work focused on maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment in the field statewide. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating equipment condition, and performing skilled technical tasks such as testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts.

The role involves a high degree of independence and judgment in field environments, including on the road or in a field garage, under limited supervision. From May through October, the position travels statewide with the Department's pugmill equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, with some overtime and overnight travel. From November through April, the position is assigned to Fleet Headquarters in Augusta. The selected candidate is expected to work with the pugmill crew, operate, maintain, and transport pugmill equipment, and obtain a Class A CDL within the first year of employment.

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 acquisition, storage, and distribution of parts and supplies.
• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A and D inspection licenses must be obtained before attaining permanent status in the class; some positions may also require a Class E inspection license.
• Pass the State-paid medical examination, including a drug test, the Department's respirator fit test, and the driver examination and road test for assigned equipment.
• Have a valid Class C State of Maine driver's license by the first day of employment.
• Obtain a Class A CDL within the first year of employment.
• Under federal law, eligibility for new or renewed CDLs is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment in field locations statewide.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and evaluate the overall condition of equipment.
• Test, install, repair, rebuild, rewire, replace, and fabricate equipment parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the Department's pugmill equipment from May through October.
• Work alongside the pugmill crew to operate, maintain, and transport pugmill equipment.
• Exercise independent judgment in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding equipment on the road or in a field garage.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Three or more 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 payment of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
• Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for eligible participation
• State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
• State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
• Additional wellness benefits for State employees

What This Job Offers

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