Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Project Development - Highway
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-0988
-Anticipated Vacancy-
Opening Date: October 4, 2024
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Job Description:
This is a highly specialized Utility Coordinator Senior Technician position. The Utility Coordinator is involved with planning and performing construction coordination between contractors, utility companies and railroads primarily for the MaineDOT Highway Program, but may include Bridge, Multi-Modal and Maintenance unit projects.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring consistent statewide policies and standards,
- Working closely with the Utility Engineer, other Utility Coordinators and the Project Managers,
- Coordinating project schedules with priorities for utility company resources to ensure the timely adjustment and relocation of utility, railroad and municipal facilities within the State's right of way,
- Working with utility companies to locate utilities and plans and schedules necessary adjustments and relocations,
- Coordinating work within railroad right-of-ways,
- Coordinating meetings between utility companies, contractors, railroads, Department personnel and other stakeholders involved with the projects,
- Developing agreements with utilities, railroads and municipalities, and,
- Serving as the utility and railroad team member on assigned projects.
Preference will be given to those with experience with the location and relocation of public services infrastructure. Statewide travel is also required.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and four (4) years of engineering experience -OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years 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 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, 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
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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