Location: Rockland,Maine,United States
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $26.17-$36.62 (per hour) (Salary Schedule) - New employees start at step 8 ($35.21)
*This includes a 21.5% stipend*
Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service
Location: Rockland, ME
Position Number: 02500-3397
Opening Date: December 16, 2024
Closing Date: January 2, 2025
Job Description:
This is professional services work in operating, maintaining, and repairing diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels. Work involves monitoring all operating propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities on-board vessels; and inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery in accordance with established operational and safety standards. Performing security functions per the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 as well as provides information and direction to the public as necessary.
Must be familiar with Ferry Service Vessel’s and engine room operations. Must be licensed with the USCG as a third assistant engineer or greater or possess a DDE4,000 HP endorsement. Clean and maintain the engine room, auxiliary spaces and various other systems on the vessel. Work involves weekends, holidays, and those hours necessary to cover a 7 day on 7 day off up to 11.5 hour per day rotation (equaling 80 hours over two weeks). Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor. Must be in possession of a valid TWIC or be able to get one within 30 days.
This position is limited period meaning it was created administratively outside of the budget cycle, which has no effect on pay or benefits. While the position has an end-date because of the way it was created, the department anticipates making the position permanent and on-going at the first budget opportunity. The agency cannot guarantee legislative outcomes, but success is likely.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment.
Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements:
U.S. Coast Guard license as a Marine Engineer for the H.P. of largest vessel owned by the State.
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.
*For general questions or if you require a paper application, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor 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.
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