Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Plainwell Garage) - Grand Region

State of Michigan; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Transportation Maintenance Worker roles support the Grand Region MDOT crews, performing maintenance on roads, bridges, and signage. The work includes operating heavy trucks and winter maintenance tasks, with travel across the region as part of a crew.

The posted salary range reflects entry to experienced levels (6–E8). CDL with endorsements is required, with further certification and training for E8 consideration. Applicant drug testing and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• CDL required to be in hand at appointment; air brake restriction must be cleared within 12 months.
• Experience ranges for 6, 7, or E8 levels vary by position and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a GVWR 26,001+ lb vehicle or trailer for road, bridge, and sign maintenance.
• Perform winter maintenance duties as part of the regional crew.
• Travel with a regional MDOT maintenance crew to various locations as needed.

Skills

CDL License

Heavy vehicle operation

Roadway maintenance

Winter maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position performs maintenance of state trunklines within the right of-way for Region Maintenance Crew in the Grand Region and operates various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roadways, Bridges, Forestry, Sign, and Winter Maintenance operations. This position is required to participate in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element system and travel with a crew in the assigned geographic area. Winter months are spent performing winter maintenance duties which may be Region-wide while on temporary winter assignment to Maintenance Garages. Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g. lift bed truck, hydraulic crane, 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.

For additional information, please see the links below:

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

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 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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