Transportation Career Pathways Program - North Region

Overview

Build Your Future in Transportation with the MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program!

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and valuable skills through the MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or considering a career change, this program is for you. This exciting program runs from May through September and is limited to 832 hours per appointment.

• Explore different career paths:
  Choose your track based on your interests, including Transportation Technician, Transportation Maintenance Worker, or Skilled Trades — note that not all regions have the same tracks.
• Learn from experienced professionals:
  Gain mentorship and insights into the transportation industry.
• Develop essential skills:
  Build teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and technical skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
• Make a difference in your community:
  Contribute to important projects that keep Michigan moving safely and efficiently.

• Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) Track
  Engage in hands-on work related to the upkeep and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
• Transportation Technician Track
  Dive into practical, hands-on or lab-based work focused on becoming a skilled transportation technician.
• Trades (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) Track
  For those exploring various aspects of the transportation industry, this track offers hands-on work related to trade-helper duties.

• Attach a detailed resume
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license by program start date (5/10/2026)
• 40-hour work week availability
• Ability to work outside and move up to 45 pounds
• Ability to work on roadsides and uneven terrain
• Ability to follow and comply with instructions

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 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 responses to application questions and interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact the Career Pathway Coordinator at MDOT-TCPP.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.