Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

2d • $25

About The Position

This is structure and craft work in welding and the fabrication, modification, maintenance and repair of a variety of metal objects, fixtures, heavy vehicles/equipment and industrial scale equipment associated with construction related jobs. Work involves construction design, assembly, repair, and maintenance of a variety of metal materials and equipment. Duties include fabricating structures from blueprints and sketches, operating heavy vehicles and construction equipment, and providing oversight to others engaged in performing welding duties. Work is performed under general supervision. Preference will be given to individuals who possess welding/fabrication experience on heavy construction vehicles.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of 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 vehicle and construction equipment.
• Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement. (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.

Nice To Haves

• welding/fabrication experience on heavy construction vehicles

Responsibilities

• fabricating structures from blueprints and sketches
• operating heavy vehicles and construction equipment
• providing oversight to others engaged in performing welding duties

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.
• 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).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees