What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician - Field Technician position at Maine Department of Transportation?
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $21.54 - $30.14 per hour
Office/Bureau: Project Development - Bridge Program
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-1229
Opening Date: January 24, 2025
Closing Date: February 7, 2025
Job Description:
As a Field Technician in the Bridge Program, you will be working as a Chief Inspector on construction projects, inspecting and documenting work performed by outside contractors.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project,
- Performing inspection and measurement of the work, and,
- Testing of, and record-keeping on, the materials used by the contractor.
When not on active construction projects, alternate work may include:
- Developing projects by assisting with design,
- Developing plans using Microstation software,
- Quantity and cost estimating, and,
- Performing right-of- way functions.
The incumbent may act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. This position may involve supervision of technical and semi-skilled personnel. The ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays is required.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Five (5) years of experience in engineering –OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.54 - $30.14 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30
