Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Sign Shop) - Bay Region

State of Michigan; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDOT seeks Transportation Maintenance Worker candidates for region-wide sign shop, bridge, and roadside maintenance duties. Responsibilities include fabrication, installation, and upkeep of traffic signs, pavement markings, and related structures, plus seasonal snow/ice removal and roadside vegetation work.

Applicants must hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements and meet level-specific experience requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• CDL Group A with N or X endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to operate heavy vehicles (GVWR 26,001 lb) and perform road, bridge, and sign maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, and maintain signs and pavement markings.
• Perform bridge/culvert maintenance on substructure and superstructure.
• Roadside maintenance including vegetation work and rest areas.
• Winter duties: snow/ice removal and related road maintenance.
• Operate GVWR 26,001+ lb vehicles for maintenance tasks.

Skills

CDL license

Heavy vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position performs region-wide sign shop activities such as fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic signs and special pavement marking. Additionally, this position performs bridge/culvert maintenance activities involved in repairing substructure and superstructure of concrete and steel and maintenance on the twin 8000 ft. long, 150 ft. high Zilwaukee Bridge. Perform roadside activities including spraying pesticide, planting, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs and performing maintenance activities at all roadside parks and rest areas and assisting Region Electricians in the maintenance and/or installation of energized traffic devices. During the winter, duties will continue but may include working at one of the Bay Region highway maintenance garages performing snow/ice removal and related road maintenance. Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., snowplow) 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 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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