Transportation Career Pathways Program - North Region

Overview

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

Calling all motivated individuals who want to explore a rewarding career in the transportation industry. 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.

Here's what you can expect:

• Explore different career paths: Choose your track based on your interests, including Transportation Technician, Transportation Maintenance Worker, or Skilled Trades.
  
  Note:
  
  not all regions have the same tracks.
• Learn from experienced professionals: Gain valuable 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.

In the North Region we are offering the following tracks:

• Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) Track
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  Engage in hands-on work related to the upkeep and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. From roadways to bridges, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient travel within our region.
• Transportation Technician Track
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  Dive into practical, hands-on or lab-based work focused on becoming a skilled transportation technician. Gain valuable experience in maintaining and improving transportation systems, contributing to the smooth flow of traffic and overall infrastructure reliability.
• Trades (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) Track
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  For those exploring various aspects of the transportation industry, this track offers hands-on work related to trade-helper duties. Learn from electricians, maintenance mechanics, and heavy equipment mechanics to discover your specific interest within the diverse field of transportation.

• 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 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 the Career Pathway Coordinator at MDOT-TCPP.