Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - Grand Region

About the role

This position performs maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way in the Grand Region and operates various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roadways, Bridges, Forestry, Sign, and Winter Maintenance operations. This position is required to participate in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element system and travel with a crew in the assigned geographic area. Winter months are spent performing winter maintenance duties which may be Region-wide while on temporary winter assignment to Maintenance Garages.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g. lift bed truck, hydraulic crane, snowplow, etc.) when performing maintenance activities
• Perform maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way in the Grand Region
• Operate various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roadways, Bridges, Forestry, Sign, and Winter Maintenance operations
• Participate in the MDOT Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element system
• Travel with a crew in the assigned geographic area

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of appointment to the position
• Continuing employment requires possession of a CDL Group A with 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 maintained throughout employment
• Transportation Maintenance Worker E8: The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program
• 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
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable

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 what level they are qualified for.

Schedule

These are limited-term winter maintenance positions that may last from October to April, with no guarantee. Position(s) will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.

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