Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 - Bay Region

Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.

Transportation maintenance workers at the Bay Region Crews perform region-wide sign shop activities such as fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and special pavement marking. Perform bridge/culvert maintenance activities involved in repairing substructure and superstructure of concrete and steel. Perform maintenance on the twin 8000 ft. long, 150 ft. high Zilwaukee Bridge. Perform roadside activities of spraying pesticide, planting, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs. Perform maintenance activities at all roadside parks and rest areas. Assist Region Electricians in the maintenance and/or installation of energized traffic devices. During the winter, duties will continue but may include working at one of the Bay Region highway maintenance garages performing snow/ice removal and related road maintenance. This position will be required to perform random drug testing upon request. Travel with overnight may be required.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (6) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E8) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 Position Description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Transportation Maintenance Worker 6 (Recruit)

No specific type or amount of experience is required

Transportation Maintenance Worker 6

No specific type or amount of experience is required

Transportation Maintenance Worker 7

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 6 or Laborer E6 with experience in roadway, roadside, bridge, or sign maintenance, or pavement marking.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 7; or, one year of skilled trades experience at the E9 level.

Transportation Maintenance Worker 6 (Recruit)

• Possession of a Commercial Learner's Permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a CDL Group A with N or X endorsement and no air break restrictions which must be obtained within twelve months from the date of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Operator's Card in accordance with MIOSHA regulations.

Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8

• Position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) group A with either an N or X endorsement and must be qualified to operate air brakes. If the selected applicant has a CDL Group B and/or no N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a Group A CDL with either an N or X endorsement within 12 months of the appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Operator's Card in accordance with MIOSHA regulations.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8

The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.

Some positions may also be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides that may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) regulations.

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

View the classification specification at:

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Ashley Parsons at parsonsa2@michigan.gov.