What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Heavy Vehicle/Equip Tech (SR-14-20-2) position at State of Maine?
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $18.49 – $24.64 (hourly) *New employees start at step 4 ($21.08) Job Code: 8305
(Note: Salary range effective 01/03/2021)
Pay Grade: 19
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1) Location: Scarborough, Maine
Position Number: 02590-0205 Bulletin No: SR-14-20-2
Opening Date: December 31, 2020
Closing Date: January 15, 2021
Job Description:
This is mechanical craft work focusing on the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment, in the field within a specified region of the state. Work includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, evaluating overall conditions, and performing skilled technical tasks in testing, installing, repairing, rebuilding, rewiring, replacing, and/or fabricating parts for a variety of heavy vehicle, automotive, and construction equipment. This position operates with a higher degree of independence in a field environment, requiring independent judgement pertaining to the maintenance, repair, and/or rebuilding of heavy vehicles, automotive, and construction equipment, on the road or in a field garage. Work is performed under limited supervision.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Four (4) years 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, one (1) year of related work performed independently, and experience which indicates the ability to receive, store, and distribute parts and/or supplies.
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. (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.
Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.
If you require a paper application or for general questions please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, ATTN: Amy Webster, Human Resources Specialist, P.O. Box 358, Scarborough, Maine 04070-0358 Telephone: 207-885-7002 Email: Amy.webster@maine.gov
Why join our team?
Employment with the Department of Transportation and the State of Maine offers a competitive benefits package which include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Child Care reimbursement programs
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
- Statewide Locations
- Exclusive Training
- Educational Re-imbursement program
- And much more!
Benefits:
The value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement Contribution: 18.91% of pay for confidential positions
The value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $14.60 biweekly.
The value* of State-paid Health Insurance:
100% State Contribution = $470.99 biweekly / Employee pays nothing
95% State Contribution = $447.44 biweekly / Employee pays: 5% = $23.55 biweekly
90% State Contribution = $423.89 biweekly / Employee pays:10% = $47.10 biweekly
85% State Contribution = $400.34 biweekly / Employee pays:15% = $70.65 biweekly
*The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee's wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium payment. To explore the cost of coverage for specific situations, please consult these tables.
The Maine Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.