Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Gaylord TSC) - North Region
State of Michigan
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Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (Atlanta Garage) - North Region
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$20.23 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining roads, highways, and related infrastructure in Michigan's North Region, such as repairing pavements, clearing snow, and operating heavy vehicles like snowplows and bucket trucks.
Workers follow a supervisor's guidance and may help in other areas during busy times.
It's a good fit for entry-level candidates with a high school diploma who are reliable, enjoy hands-on outdoor work, and are willing to learn equipment operation and safety practices.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No experience required for entry-level (Recruit 6) positions
- One year of experience in roadway, roadside, bridge, sign maintenance, or pavement marking for level 7
- Two years of relevant maintenance experience, including one year at level 7 equivalent, for E8 level
- Ability to operate vehicles or equipment with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., snowplow, bucket truck)
- Participation in the TMW Work Element Program and training on maintenance equipment
- Willingness to perform duties across regions or counties as needed
Full Job Description
Under the direction of a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor or a Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) 9, perform maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way (ROW) generally within the North Region geographical area.
This position is required to participate in the TMW Work Element Program and may be trained to operate any piece of equipment used in a maintenance operation.
This position may, at times, perform other assigned duties from other regions, counties, or Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) facilities to meet operational needs.
Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., bucket truck, snowplow, etc.) when performing maintenance activities.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the recruit (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
To be considered for this position you must:
Transportation Maintenance Worker Recruit: Possess a Commercial Learner’s Permit upon appointment to the position.
Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months of the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
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.
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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