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 work performed 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 candidate's residence.

75% of work time will be on a computer. Excel will be used extensively 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 of the 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 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.

If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@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 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 family’s 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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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 employee's 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. There's a job and then there's 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.

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