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Caribou, Maine, United States
Onsite
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $25.71 - $36.32 (per hour)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 5 - Northern Maine)
Location: Caribou, ME - Fleet Garage
Opening Date: November 9, 2026
Closing Date: November 24, 2026
Job Description:
This is maintenance and personal services work of a supervisory nature in overseeing a crew engaged in modification, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heavy-duty trucks and equipment associated with snow fighting and other construction-related jobs. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, supervising, and inspecting a variety of maintenance projects; keeping administrative records and developing budgets and reports; and monitoring materials and supplies and use of proper safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have experience with and knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment maintenance schedules and repairs, be highly organized and proficient with computers which includes diagnostic software. State of Maine inspection licenses A, D, & T preferred.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and education in highway, bridge, and equipment repair and maintenance and/or construction including at least one (1) year of lead worker experience.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Valid Class C with the ability to obtain a Class A license within probationary period and completion of the 30 hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).
Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.
Why join our team?
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
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.
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.
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. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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