THIS IS A LIMITED-TERM WINTER MAINTENANCE POSITION THAT MAY LAST FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL, BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.
Position will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment . This position performs winter maintenance activities on Blue Water Bridge and its facilities. This position is required to participate in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program and travel to assigned work areas. This position is required to operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more when performing winter maintenance including, but not limited to, front end loaders, large maintenance trucks with underbody blade, etc. 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: For entry purposes, be able to satisfy all border crossing requirements for both United States Customs and Canada Border Services Agency. Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Possess a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Document (WHTI) within 60 days from the date of appointment into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position. To be considered for the Transportation Maintenance Worker E8 level, the MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the
MDOT TMW
Work Element training and certification program.
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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. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact