Transportation Technician 11 (Senior Construction Technician) - Bay City TSC
State of Michigan
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Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (Overhead Signs) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$20.23 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing large overhead signs, roadside signs, and their supporting structures along Michigan's roads and highways.
Workers will use tools and heavy equipment, set up traffic controls, drive trucks, and travel across the state as needed, with some cross-training in sign fabrication.
It's a good fit for hands-on individuals who enjoy outdoor manual work, have a strong work ethic, and are comfortable operating vehicles and machinery without needing prior experience.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform manual labor and operate power/hand tools
- Valid driver's license with ability to operate vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR (e.g., cranes, bucket trucks, dump trucks)
- Willingness to travel statewide and work full-time, including setting up traffic control and lane closures
- Capability to load/unload equipment and perform basic maintenance on tools and vehicles
- Participation in cross-training with Sign Fabrication Shop and TMW work element program
- No specific prior experience required for entry level
Full Job Description
POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT. MAY LAST UP TO TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE. MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.
Position will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.
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 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
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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