Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $66,593.28 - $94,050.94 (per year) (Salary Schedule) *Salary includes a 16% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations (Region 4 - Eastern Maine)

Location: Bangor, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0155

Opening Date: May 27, 2025

Closing Date: June 10, 2025

Job Description:  

This is a managerial position in the MaineDOT's Region 4 Headquarters within the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations. Work involves oversight and administration of the M&O work management, work reporting and asset management system (MATS). This position will be involved in many aspects of the Bureau's work management and performance analysis efforts. This position oversees and supports work planning and reporting associated with the following crews: building maintenance, asset inventory associates, carpenters, assistant data manager, guardrail program administrator for the region. This position is also responsible for regional work plan development and implementation. Additionally, this position functions as the "Building TOM" and is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and reporting of all regional buildings, lots, rest areas, keeping all up to stale standards and conditions. This position also fills in for other Transportation Operation Managers, within the region, when they are unavailable or on leave. 

This position works closely with the other Region Data Managers to establish and uphold statewide data management policies. This position will require travel and field work related to the assessment and evaluation of the Region's building assets. Work is performed under limited supervision. Preference will be given to candidates who possess hands-on experience working with MATS, an understanding of the Bureau’s emergency response obligations and capabilities, experience working with contracts/contractors, and knowledge of building construction and maintenance.

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

A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education in highway maintenance and/or construction.  1 year minimum supervisory experience is required.

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 you require a paper application or 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 13.29% 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. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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