Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 (Detroit Maintenance Garage)

POSITON IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENTMAY LAST UP TO TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.Do you enjoy working outside on various types of maintenance operations, operating medium and heavy trucks, backhoes, skid steers, articulating loaders, graders, and aerial towers? If your answer is yes, this position is for you! The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking applicants for a Transportation Maintenance Worker at the Detroit Maintenance Garage in the MDOT Metro Region. You will perform a full range of maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on state trunkline roads and right of ways.Do you currently have to buy your own personal protective equipment or tools? Come work with us at MDOT and all personal protective equipment, tools, and equipment are provided to perform all the duties assigned to this position. This position also receives$300 clothing allowance annually and a steel toe boot reimbursement every year up to $125 or every two years up to $250. Employment with MDOT also offers paid vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays each year!We hop you decide to apply and come join our team.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the recruit (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:• Position Details• All about MDOTFor 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.EducationEducation typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceTransportation Maintenance Worker 6 (Recruit)No specific type or amount of experience is requiredTransportation Maintenance Worker 6No specific type or amount of experience is requiredTransportation Maintenance Worker 7One 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 E8Two 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 6 (Recruit)Possession of a Commercial Learner’s Permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a CDL Group A with N or X endorsement and no air break restrictions which must be obtained within twelve months from the date of hire.Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8Must possess a CDL at the time of hire.Transportation Maintenance Worker E8The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.See individual position descriptions for other requirements.View the classification specification at: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.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 Donna Martin at MartinD42@michigan.gov.