WelderFabricator

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Job Description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: New employees will start at $26.53 per hour (Step 6)

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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Fleet Services)

Location: Augusta ME - Fleet Headquarters

Opening Date: September 21 2026

Closing Date: October 5 2026

Job Description:

MaineDOT is seeking to fill a Welder/Fabricator position at our 66 Industrial Drive Augusta Headquarters facility. This position performs structure and craft work that involves welding and the fabrication modification maintenance and repair of a variety of metal objects fixtures and industrial equipment associated with construction and snow removal related operations. Work involves the disassembly design assembly repair and maintenance of a variety of metal and nonmetal materials and equipment. Duties include fabricating a variety of structures and implements at times from blueprints and sketches operating heavy vehicles and construction equipment and providing oversight to others engaged in performing welding duties.

This position also includes a significant amount of heavy equipment maintenance and repair work in addition to welding and fabrication responsibilities. Duties may include the disassembly and assembly of heavy equipment drive trains hydraulic systems electrical systems implement repair automotive equipment and implement paint body repair and refinishing work particularly as it relates to heavy equipment and fleet operations.

Along with possession of welding/fabrication experience on heavy construction vehicles and equipment knowledge and experience operating industrial shop equipment such as hydraulic brakes shears band saws overhead cranes presses and related fabrication equipment as well as experience troubleshooting and repairing construction equipment and industrial machinery are strongly preferred.

Preference will also be given to individuals who possess experience with automotive paint body repair and refinishing work particularly as it relates to heavy equipment and fleet operations.

KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED: Knowledge of welding methods practices procedures and technology associated with a variety of welders. Knowledge of metallurgical science. Knowledge of a variety of standard and electronic measuring tools and equipment. Knowledge of modern metal fabrication methods techniques and associated equipment supplies and tools. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform metal fabrication welding and repair work. Ability to operate a variety of welding and metal fabrication equipment. Ability to conceptualize design and create drawings of specialized parts or products for ground proofing and certification (mark of reliance) by a licensed professional engineer. Ability to fabricate materials and perform welding work from plans sketches and oral or written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend technical handbooks. Ability to work in environmentally diverse conditions confined spaces perform positional welding and use standard power shop and hand tools. Ability to obtain and retain required licenses and certifications.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years experience education and/or training in welding metal fabrication and/or related field which provides a basic knowledge of metallurgical science blueprint interpretation programing and operation of computer-controlled machines welding techniques and joining methods.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain a State of Maine Class B CDL with air endorsements and pass the MaineDOT Welder Certification as a condition of successfully completing probation.

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 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.

For general questions please contact: Maine Department of Transportation Attn: Erica Cyr Human Resources Specialist 66 Industrial Drive Augusta Maine 04333. Telephone: Email:

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 pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12213.60-$13650.48annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% 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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