Transportation Technician 8-E10/11 (Bridge Drafting Technician) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.

This position is responsible for developing bridge plans utilizing office standards and practices, preparing preliminary and final detail drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) methods, computing and checking quantities, and preparing cost estimates in a bridge design unit.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine the level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Technician 11 Position Description
• Transportation Technician 8-E10 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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

Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

Experience

Transportation Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Technician 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

Transportation Technician E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

Transportation Technician 11

Three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term credits) in job-specific or related coursework qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of coursework in structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Four years of technician-level experience in quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation, and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation, and three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation, and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in coursework in structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's Degree.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application, if applicable. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants with foreign degrees must have their credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Evaluations from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. are accepted.

Additional Information

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable), and undergo criminal and driving record checks. Offers are conditional until these requirements are met.

The department reserves the right to close this posting early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application responses do not guarantee contact; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The use of AI software in the selection process is prohibited.

For questions, contact Logan Bristol at [e-mail].