Transportation Maintenance Worker -E8; Monroe East Garage University Region

Job Description

This position performs maintenance of state trunk lines within the right of way within the garage geographic area, but work may be assigned anywhere within the region. Duties include performing all surface and roadside general maintenance, winter maintenance activities, operating various types of equipment, participating in team‑managed work groups, participating in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program, and traveling to assigned work areas.

This position requires travel to work sites throughout the region, including overnight travel. Winter work schedule includes afternoon, night, and weekend shift assignments with scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., dump truck, snowplow, etc.) when performing maintenance activities.

The salary range 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 the qualified level.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

• Transportation Maintenance Worker 6:
  No specific type or amount of experience 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.

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of appointment. If the selected applicant has a CDL Group A or B with or without the N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within twelve months of the date of hire into the position.

The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program.

MDOT does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

This position is a Test‑Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre‑employment/pre‑appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. 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.

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