Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - Engadine

About the Role

This is a limited-term winter maintenance position that may last from October to April, with no guarantee of duration. The role involves full-time hours during the assignment, focusing on maintenance of state trunk lines, structures, and right-of-ways in the Superior Region.

This position requires travel to work sites throughout the region, including overnight travel. The winter work schedule includes afternoon, night, and weekend shift assignments, with both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface, roadside general maintenance, and winter maintenance activities.
• Operate various types of equipment, including vehicles or vehicle/trailer combinations with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., dump truck, snowplow).
• Participate in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program.

Requirements

• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at the time of hire.
• For Transportation Maintenance Worker E8: Satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program, approved by the MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator.
• Some positions may require a commercial Pesticide Applicators license in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.
• Pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable), and submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable.

Qualifications

Education: Typically acquired through completion of high school.

• 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.

Pay

The salary range 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 the appropriate level.

Benefits

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 (2021–2023) and a best large U.S. and state employer, with past recognition for positive employee engagement.