Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (Special Crews Garage) - Grand Region

Michigan State Police; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is seeking a dedicated Transportation Maintenance Worker to join their Region Maintenance Crew in Grand Rapids. This role includes performing critical maintenance on state trunklines, operating heavy vehicles, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of regional infrastructure. Candidates must possess a CDL and participate in training to maintain operational standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to road safety and maintenance in a state recognized for its employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Commercial Learner’s Permit upon appointment.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Successful completion of MDOT TMW Work Element training is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles/trailer combinations for maintenance activities.
• Participates in winter and summer maintenance duties.
• Travels with a crew in an assigned geographic area.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Maintenance operations

Teamwork

Education

High school completion

Job description

This position performs maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way for Region Maintenance Crew in the Grand Region operates various pieces of equipment used in Bridge, 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 program and travels with a crew in an assigned geographic area. Operates 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.

Winter months may be spent performing winter maintenance duties at a maintenance garage and the summer months are spent at the Region Maintenance Facility.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the recruit 6 level through the maximum rate at the experience 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 (Recruit) 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 (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.

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.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8

The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

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.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. 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 Jen Haddon at [e-mail].