Senior Technician - Traffic (25-110) Anticipated Vacancy
Senior Technician - Traffic (25-110) Anticipated Vacancy
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$ 51529 - 80775
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $51529.94 $80775.86 (per year) (Salary Schedule)
*Salary includes a 2.25% stipend*
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 4 Eastern Maine)
Location: Bangor ME
Position Number:0
Opening Date: May 16 2025
Closing Date: June 2 2025
Job Description:
This is technical position performing complex engineering tasks and duties in a variety of field and office specialties in the Maine Department of Transportations Region 4 Office. This position serves as a member of the Traffic Department based out of the MaineDOT Regional Headquarters in Bangor Maine. This position reports to the Regional Traffic Engineer (RTE) and works closely with the RTE and the existing professionals within the Region 4 Traffic Department.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the review and processing of Highway Entrance Permit applications on State of Maine Roadways.
- Complete sight distance reviews at new and existing intersections and driveways.
- Complete the review of Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and Detour Plans. Conduct field visits to verify that construction signage is in accordance with approved plans.
- Complete bridge load postings and conduct truck classification studies related to bridgeloadings.
- Assist other senior staff as needed with Highway Opening Permits and Utility LocationPermits.
- Conduct site visits of offsite developer improvements on state roadways to ensure compliance with project plans and State standards.
- Set up traffic data collection equipment and complete traffic speed studies as requested by Region Municipalities and other MaineDOT Departments.
- Collect data on existing highway geometry signage and pavement markings. Provide recommendations for safety improvements regarding existing signage and pavement markings.
- Assist in the review and coordination of Official Business Directional Signs (OBDS) for compliance with slate standards and installation with Maine DOT Sign Crew.
- Provide oversight and coordination of use care upkeep and repair of all assigned equipment vehicles and other Department assets.
- Meet with private citizens public officials and others to address concerns and complaints regarding State of Maine highway infrastructure.
Preference will be given to those candidates with knowledge and experience related to the Departments Access Management Rules conducting driveway and entrance permit reviews conducting speed zone reviews Access Management database use and data entry experience with MaineDOT Map Viewer familiarity with Utility Location and Highway Opening permit processes and associated field work as well as proficiency with typical office software including Word Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in engineering OR a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and four (4) years of engineering experience OR an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years of experience in engineering.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of postsecondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources ator via email at
Why join our team
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
WorkLife 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 overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%95% of employeeonly premiums ($11196.96 $12514.32 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.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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 fulltime.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
