<p>THIS IS A LIMITED-TERM WINTER MAINTENANCE POSITION THAT MAY LAST FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL, BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.</p> <p>POSITION WILL WORK FULL TIME HOURS DURING THE SEASONAL ASSIGNMENT. </p> <p>This position performs winter maintenance activities on Blue Water Bridge and its facilities. This position is required to operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more when performing winter maintenance including, but not limited to, front end loaders, large maintenance trucks with underbody blade, etc. This position is required to participate in the work element system and travel to assigned work areas.  </p> <p>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.  </p> <p>For additional information, please see the links below:</p> <ul> <li>Position Description  </li><li>All about MDOT </li></ul> <p>For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.  </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Education typically acquired through completion of high school.</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>Transportation Maintenance Worker 6</p> <p>No specific type or amount of experience is required.</p> <p>Transportation Maintenance Worker 7</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Transportation Maintenance Worker E8</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To be considered for this position you must:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to satisfy all border crossing requirements for both United States Customs and Canada Border Services Agency.   </li><li>Possession of a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) document (e.g., Passport, Passport Card, NEXUS Card, WHTI approved State enhanced driver's license) or possession within 60 days of the date of hire into the position is required.  </li></ul> <p>Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8</p> <p>Must possess a CDL at the time of hire. </p> <p>Transportation Maintenance Worker E8</p> <p>The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program. </p> <p>View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceWorker.pdf</p> <p>MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.</p> <p>All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. 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.  </p> <p>The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.</p> <p>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.  </p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.</p>