Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - Mt. Pleasant

State of Michigan; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDOT Bay Region is seeking Transportation Maintenance Worker positions for the winter maintenance season, October through April. These are limited-term, full‑time roles under the supervision of a Transportation Maintenance Lead Worker, performing maintenance on state trunk lines and operating heavy equipment up to GVWR 26,001+ lb.

Compensation reflects entry to experienced levels (6–E8), with review based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Group A with N or X endorsement required.
• No air brake restrictions; obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state trunk lines in the Bay Region within assigned area.
• Operate heavy equipment (GVWR 26,001+ lb) safely.
• Participate in MDOT TMW Work Element training/program.

Skills

CDL

Commercial Learner’s Permit

Safety Consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FILLING SEVERAL LIMITED-TERM WINTER MAINTENANCE POSITIONS THAT MAY LAST FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL, BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.

Position(s) will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.

Under direction of Supervisor or Transportation Maintenance Lead Worker 9, perform maintenance of state trunk lines within the right-of-way for geographic area assigned to the Bay Region Maintenance Garages and various tasks within the fifteen-county area of the Bay Region. Operate equipment used in performing listed tasks. Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Participate in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) Work Element Program. 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., snowplows) 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.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 position description
• All about MDOT

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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