Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - L'Anse
About the role
Filling several limited-term winter maintenance positions that may last from October to April, with no guarantee. Positions will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment. This role performs 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. Winter work schedule includes afternoon, night, and weekend shift assignments with scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., dump truck, snowplow) when performing maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform all surface, roadside general maintenance, and winter maintenance activities
- Operate various types of equipment
- 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 while employed
- 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
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
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