Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Design Engineer) - Southwest Region
State of Michigan
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Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (University Region Wide Crews)
State of Michigan
Transportation
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining highways, roadsides, bridges, and rest areas across Michigan's University Region, including tasks like trimming plants, repairing structures, and clearing snow in winter.
Workers operate heavy equipment such as snowplows and aerial trucks to keep state roads safe and functional.
It's a good fit for hands-on individuals who enjoy outdoor work, can handle physical labor in varying weather, and are willing to travel occasionally.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- No experience required for entry-level (Recruit or 6) positions
- One year of experience in roadway, roadside, bridge, sign maintenance, or pavement marking for level 7
- Two years of relevant experience, including one year at level 7 or equivalent skilled trades, for level E8
- Ability to operate heavy vehicles and equipment (GVWR over 26,000 pounds)
- Commitment to safe work practices and participation in the TMW Work Element Program
- Willingness to perform overnight travel outside the University Region and work in winter conditions
Full Job Description
This position performs maintenance activities on State trunk lines within the right of way. This position operates equipment used in performing listed tasks. This position is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner and participate in the TMW Work Element Program. This position performs roadside activities of spraying pesticide, planting, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs, as well as maintenance activities at all roadside parks and rest areas. This position performs bridge/culvert maintenance activities involved in repairing substructure and superstructure of concrete and steel. Assists Region Electricians in the maintenance and/or installation of energized traffic devices. During the winter, duties continue but may include working at one of the University Regions highway maintenance garages performing snow/ice removal and related road maintenance. Overnight travel may be required outside of University Region. This position operates a Motor Vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds when operating aerial trucks, snowplow trucks, etc.
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 (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
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of appointment to the position.
**If the selected applicant has a CDL Group A or B with or without the N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a CDL Group A with either an 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 must maintain throughout employment in the position.
Transportation Maintenance Worker E8
The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.
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.
This position is a Test-Designated Position.
The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position.
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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