Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (University Region Wide Crews)

State-of-Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's transportation maintenance role involves keeping roadways safe and functional. The position covers mowing, spraying, tree trimming, and park maintenance along state trunk lines, with bridge/culvert upkeep and roadside improvements.

You’ll work with electrical teams on traffic devices and may handle winter snow/ice removal as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to acquire CDL within 12 months, and comply with safety and drug testing policies.

Qualifications

• High school education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Must meet CDL requirements within 12 months of hire and possess CDL A with N or X endorsement as applicable.
• Possession of a Commercial Learner’s Permit at hire; ability to obtain CDL Group A with endorsements within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on State trunk lines within the right of way and roadside parks/rest areas.
• Operate equipment for pruning, spraying, planting, and bridge/culvert maintenance.
• Assist electricians with energized traffic devices and winter snow/ice duties.
• Possess CDL and meet safety and regulatory requirements for field operations.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Operate heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position performs maintenance activities on State trunk lines within the right of way. This position operates equipment used in performing listed tasks. This position is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner and participate in the TMW Work Element Program. This position performs roadside activities of spraying pesticide, planting, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs, as well as maintenance activities at all roadside parks and rest areas. This position performs bridge/culvert maintenance activities involved in repairing substructure and superstructure of concrete and steel. Assists Region Electricians in the maintenance and/or installation of energized traffic devices. During the winter, duties continue but may include working at one of the University Regions highway maintenance garages performing snow/ice removal and related road maintenance. Overnight travel may be required outside of University Region. This position operates a Motor Vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds when operating aerial trucks, snowplow trucks, etc.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry Recruit (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 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 at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a CDL Group A with N or X endorsement and no air break restrictions which must be obtained within twelve months from the date of hire.

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 and must maintain 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.

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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