Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 (Lead Worker) - L'Anse Garage
State of Michigan
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Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Region Wide Crew) - Bay Region
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$21.39 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on maintenance of highways, bridges, signs, and roadside areas across Michigan's Bay Region, including tasks like repairing structures, planting vegetation, and clearing snow in winter.
Workers also help with electrical traffic devices and operate heavy vehicles for these duties.
It's a good fit for people who enjoy outdoor physical work, have some experience in maintenance or trades, and are comfortable with varying weather conditions and travel.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- No experience required for entry-level (TMW 6), but 1 year in roadway, roadside, bridge, sign maintenance, or pavement marking for TMW 7
- 2 years total experience for advanced level (E8), including 1 year at TMW 7 or skilled trades equivalent
- Ability to operate vehicles or trailers with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., snowplows)
- Physical capability for outdoor work including lifting, climbing, and exposure to weather
- Valid driver's license (implied for vehicle operation)
- Willingness to assist with energized traffic devices under electrician guidance
Full Job Description
This position in the Bay Region Crews performs bridge/culvert maintenance activities involved in repairing substructure and superstructure of concrete and steel including activities performed on the twin 8000 foot long, 150 foot high Zilwaukee Bridge; region-wide sign shop activities such as fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and special pavement marking; roadside activities including spraying pesticide, planting, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs; and maintenance activities at all roadside parks and rest areas.
Additionally, this position assists 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.
Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., snowplow) when performing maintenance activities.
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:
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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.
Requirements
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
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.
Additional Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8: Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the time of appointment to the position.
Continuing employment requires possession of a CDL Group A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and maintained throughout employment in the position.
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceWorker.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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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