Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Crystal Falls TSC

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

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Transportation seeks Transportation Technician positions to oversee field inspection work for highways and bridges, ensuring work aligns with contract plans and specs. You will document records, support materials testing, and verify compliance in a field environment.

A valid driver's license is required for regular inspections; compensation scales with education/experience per the MDOT schedule. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with state benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
• Bachelor's degree or higher qualifies for Transportation Technician E10 level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and quality control inspection activities for highways, bridges, and related facilities.
• Review and document project records for adherence to standards.
• Perform engineering technical support including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

Skills

Field inspection

Materials testing

Quality control

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree (concrete/civil/construction tech)

Math/Computer Science background

Tools

Bituminous testing

Concrete testing

Density testing

Aggregate gradation

Job description

Job DescriptionThis position participates in and oversees construction and quality control inspection activities to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

Job DescriptionThis position participates in and oversees construction and quality control inspection activities to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform regular field inspections and reviews.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) 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 Technician 8-E10 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.

Experience And Education

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.

Other Considerations

Transportation Technician 8 - 12

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 course work 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 course work in the following areas: 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 consisting of 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 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 any combination of course work in the following areas: 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.

Additional Requirements And Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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

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 [e-mail].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.