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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $$19.12 - $26.23 (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 3 - Western Maine)
Location: Wilton, Me
Opening Date: April 9, 2026
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Job Description:
This is a maintenance/personal services position working to ensure accurate asset/inventory activity and accomplishment tracking. Responsibilities include ensuring the asset inventory, personnel, materials, equipment, and contracts are entered and appropriately coded for correct payment methods. Tasks include assisting with the review of various data management systems to ensure accuracy. Additional duties include inspecting the work of a maintenance contractor and operating heavy motorized equipment. Work is performed under limited supervision. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Microsoft products, and database applications.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must meet the following experience criteria:
- Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess 2 years of experience/knowledge in general maintenance and construction industry and/or experience with inventory and data management.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:- State-paid Medical examination that includes:
- Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment.
- Shall obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period.
- Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months.
Application 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.
For a paper application, general questions or for Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Colby Ham, Human Resources Specialist, 932 U.S. Route 2 East, Wilton, Maine 04294. Telephone: 207-778-8483 Email: Colby.Ham@maine.gov
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:- Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,400.22-$13,412.10 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 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 ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of employee's pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more inform