Assistant Technician - Testing Laboratory

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Maine Department of Transportation 

Salary: $18.13 - $24.88 per hour (Salary Schedule)

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Materials Testing & Exploration

Opening Date: February 5, 2026

Closing Date: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

This Assistant Technician position will be performing difficult and moderately complex engineering duties in a construction materials testing laboratory in our Materials Testing & Exploration Section. This position will be working with a small team in Bangor performing testing of Soils and Aggregate at the MaineDOT Central Laboratory. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate semi-skilled personnel performing testing activities.  Work is performed under general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Performing high quality testing of soils and aggregate in precise accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT procedures as trained and directed.

• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment.

• Stand for long hours, regularly handling and manipulating heavy material samples without assistance.

• Working safely with power tools, testing equipment, and when handling samples, being sure to follow all safety requirements.

Prior testing experience and Certification with NETTCP as a Soils & Aggregate Laboratory Technician is desired. Candidates without certification will be developed with the expectation of becoming certified within 2 years of hire.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Three (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field–OR- an Associate 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 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 [email protected]

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. 

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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