Maine Department of Transportation
Salary $28.56 - $40.49 (per hour)
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Office/Bureau Maintenance and Operations - Traffic Engineering
Location Augusta, ME - MaineDOT Headquarters
Opening Date July 13, 2026
Closing Date: July 27, 2026
This is structure and crafts work as a licensed Master Electrician involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of various electrical systems. This position will work on a variety of traffic systems including Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), street lights, flashing beacons, traffic signals, and bridge lighting. Responsibilities include performing skilled electrical tasks in accordance with standard trade practices, the National Electrical Code, and all state and town electrical regulations. Indirect supervision may be exercised over other electricians, helpers, or transportation workers. Work is performed under limited supervision.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
A valid current Master Electrician's license.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
Maine Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician's Examining Board and a Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders will be eligible for new or renewed CDLs.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading any documentation.
*If you 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.
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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Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people.
No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure.
Maine – it’s a great place to call home.
