Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (Overhead Signs) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures
State of Michigan
Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)
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State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$21.01 - $29.06
per hour
Type
Seasonal
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This seasonal job involves working at the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, where you'll greet visitors, collect tolls, check permits for trucks, and help with surveys or security tasks like monitoring cameras and assisting law enforcement.
It's a role that runs from May to October with flexible hours based on needs, and it requires driving across the bridge for escorts.
A good fit would be someone reliable with customer service experience, comfortable handling money and basic compliance checks, and who enjoys outdoor, public-facing work in a scenic location.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. THE APPOINTMENT WILL TYPICALLY START IN MAY AND END IN OCTOBER EACH YEAR.
POSITION WILL WORK INTERMITTENT HOURS UP TO FULL-TIME HOURS DURING THE SEASONAL ASSIGNMENT DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER.
Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.
Greet customers, collect tolls, check truck permits to ensure compliance with bridge rules and regulations, assist in taking surveys. Help law enforcement agencies in locating sought vehicles, deliver emergency messages to traveling public and monitor security cameras. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform escorts over the bridge.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (6) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E7) 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:
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.
Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

To be considered for this position you must:
View Current Job Specification: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/bridgeservicesrepresentative.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
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