Technician Contracts Technician

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $22.08 - $30.89 per hour (Salary Schedule)

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Contracts Section

Opening Date: January 20 2026

Closing Date: February 3 2026

Job Description:

This Technician position functions as a team member of the Contract office and interacts with staff at all levels of the department and with the public such as contractors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the managing of the Elations computer program for Certified Payrolls

• Communicates with all MaineDOT Programs and offices as well as other agencies in State Government

• Generating reports to provide information to the Contracts Engineer Director of Civil Rights and Maine DOL

• Provides training to MaineDOT Programs and offices.

• Assists with tracking documentation for Awarding contracts and pre-qualifying contractors

• Ensuring that the tasks of others meet schedules conform to established procedures and guidelines.

Preference will be given to those with experience in compilation and analysis of reports and statistics contract administration business administration and finance or directly related area. Strong computer skills with excel and word. Project experience preferred as well as;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Proven record of working with diverse groups including state and federal partners contractors consultants and entities that are recipients of MaineDOT funding;

• Ability to identify and analyze problems reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations; and

• Strong writing skills

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe 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.

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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