Transportation Technician ; Permit Technician – Detroit TSC

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Recruitment began on February 17, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 25, 2026

This position functions as a Permits Agent processing and reviewing permit applications and performing permit inspections.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to attend meetings and perform field reviews and inspections.

The “Salary” listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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.

Possession of an Associate’s degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

Three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate’s degree.

OR

Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate’s degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate’s degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate’s degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate’s Degree.

To be considered for this position you must:

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

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 Camryn Nauta at nautac .

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