Transportation Technician 11 (Senior Construction Technician) - Bay City TSC
State of Michigan
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Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 - Coloma Garage
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$20.23 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 13, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining roads, highways, and related infrastructure for the State of Michigan's transportation department, including operating heavy equipment and working in outdoor crews across assigned areas.
Workers handle tasks like repairing pavements, clearing roadside areas, and ensuring safe travel conditions, often requiring travel and flexibility in assignments.
It's a good fit for hands-on individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work, have basic mechanical skills, and are willing to get a commercial driver's license.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Possession of a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) at hire; must obtain CDL Group A with N or X endorsement within 12 months
- No experience required for entry-level (Recruit) positions
- One year of relevant experience (e.g., roadway, roadside, bridge, sign maintenance, or pavement marking) for level 7
- Two years of experience, including one year at level 7, or one year of skilled trades at E9 level for E8
- Ability to operate vehicles/trailers with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
- Willingness to travel with crews, work region-wide on temporary assignments, and participate in work element system
Full Job Description
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) 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 (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.
Additional Information
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.
Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8
Must possess a CDL at the time of hire.
Transportation Maintenance Worker E8
The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.
See individual position descriptions for other requirements.
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceWorker.pdf
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