Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term) - St. Ignace Garage

GeoWorld; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoWorld is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the Transportation Maintenance Worker positions in Michigan. The role involves performing maintenance on state trunk lines and structures, including winter maintenance activities. Candidates must possess a Commercial Driver’s License and be available for flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

This position offers a pathway to extend to a permanent role based on performance. We are looking for those committed to maintaining transportation routes effectively.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• No specific experience is required for Transportation Maintenance Worker 6.
• One year of experience for Transportation Maintenance Worker 7.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of state trunk lines and structures.
• Operate heavy maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in the TMW work element program.

Skills

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Experience in roadway or roadside maintenance

Ability to operate heavy vehicles

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dump truck

Snowplow

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. This position performs maintenance of state trunk lines, structures, and right-of-ways in the Superior Region. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing all surface, roadside general maintenance, and winter maintenance activities, operating various types of equipment and participating in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program. This position is required to travel to work sites throughout the Region, requiring overnight travel. Winter work schedule includes afternoon, night, and weekend shift assignments with scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., dump truck, snowplow, etc.) 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.

Required Education and Experience

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 Requirements and Information

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.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8 – The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program. 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.

View the classification specification at https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceWorker.pdf (Download PDF reader).