Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Tech

Salary: $20.52 - $28.57/Hourly Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services) Location: Skowhegan, ME Opening Date: August 17, 2026 Closing Date: August 31, 2026 Position Overview This position involves mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and fabricating parts for the maintenance, repairs, and rebuild of a variety of heavy vehicles, including automotive, and construction equipment. This position may entail limited time spent working on light automotive equipment. Work is performed under general supervision. Requirements To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience). Four (4) years of experience, education, and/or training in the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of automotive and/or construction equipment, including two (2) years of experience working with heavy vehicle and construction equipment. Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements Class B CDL with air endorsements and Class A & D inspection licenses. Some positions may also include Class E inspection license requirement. 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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. Equal Opportunity Statement As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maine