Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 - St Ignace Garage

Multiple vacancies may be filled utilizing this posting.

About the role

This position performs maintenance of state trunk lines, structures, and right-of-ways in the Superior Region. Duties include performing all surface, roadside general maintenance, and winter maintenance activities, operating various types of equipment, and participating in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program. 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, etc.) when performing maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface, roadside, and general maintenance activities
• Conduct winter maintenance activities
• Operate various types of equipment
• Participate in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program
• Travel to work sites throughout the Superior Region, including overnight stays

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 and maintained throughout employment.

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.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8: The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.

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 level they qualify for.

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 from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized internationally for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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.