Transportation Crew Leader Statewide Vegetation Technician

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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $22.66 - $31.40 (per hour)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations
Location: Augusta ME

Opening Date: January 12 2026

Closing Date: January 27 2026

Job Description:

This position assists the Statewide Vegetation Manger with various vegetation management programs including development of contracts and quality control of services performed by contractors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: scoping estimating and compiling of contract documents; entering and managing contract/agreement information in multiple systems; ensuring that small contracts comply with procurement and contracting requirements; inspection and verification of workperformed by contractors or state forces to ensure work is performed in conformance with plans and contracts. Computer work is very detail oriented and accuracy is required to ensure payments are correct. Applying herbicides and overseeing those applying. Required to make independent decisions. Field work will include spraying seeding and vegetation management (culling/removing) of invasives/trees and maintaining landscapes; including the use of a chainsaw. This position is provided with a state vehicle for transportation during work to be housed at the nearest MaineDOT facility to the selected candidates residence. 75% of work time will be on a computer. Excel will be usedextensively as part of the job. Microsoft Word Outlook Teams PowerPoint Google Earth and Garmin software are routinely used. The selected candidate will be required to obtain pesticide licenses 6A 68 and Master Applicator. Will also require MaineDOT chainsaw certification.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

• Two-year combination of experience or education in highway/bridge construction fleet equipment repair or transportation related maintenance including at least one year of lead worker experience.
• Must possess the Knowledge Skills and Abilities noted above with a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certifications.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Valid Class A motor vehicle license as issued by the State of Maine and completion of the 30-hour OSHA Safety course in construction (20 CFR Part 1926).

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 post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.

If have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or 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:

• Work-Life 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 overtime-exempt 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 employee-only 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 employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% 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 full-time.

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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