Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Plainwell Garage) - Grand Region

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This position performs maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way for Region Maintenance Crew in the Grand Region and operates various pieces of equipment used in Bridge, 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 program and travel with a crew in the assigned geographic area. Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more when performing maintenance activities.  Winter months will be spent performing winter maintenance duties.


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:




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: 

  • Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8: 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 break restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and maintained throughout employment in the position.
  • Transportation Maintenance Worker E8: The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.


View the classification specification at: 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.


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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov. 

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