Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - Southwest Region Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4620028) Apply  Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Limited-Term Winter Maintenance) - Southwest Region Salary $20.77 - $29.20 Hourly Location Various, MI Job Type Limited Term (position has expiration date) Job Number 5901-24-SWR-45-TMW6-E8-LT Department Transportation Opening Date 08/14/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description FILLING SEVERAL LIMITED-TERM POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE BERRIEN, CALHOUN, CASS, KALAMAZOO, AND VAN BUREN COUNITES. THESE ARE WINTER MAINTENANCE POSITIONS THAT MAY LAST FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL, BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE. POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME ONCE THE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED. These positions are responsible for maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way for an assigned maintenance garage geographic area. Employee may be trained to operate any piece of equipment or operation done in a typical maintenance garage. The major operations or equipment used is listed in the following duties. Employees in this class are required to participate in the work element system and travel with crews in assigned geographic areas of the garage. Employees in this class may be required to work region wide while on temporary assignment to the Region Maintenance facility or a traveling Crew. The "Salary" listed above is a range that 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 what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below: + Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD TMW-E 6-E8 Limited Term Various.pdf) + All about MDOT For 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. Required Education and Experience Education Education typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Transportation Maintenance Worker 6 No specific type or amount of experience is 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. Additional Requirements and Information Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8 Must possess a CDL at the time of hire. Transportation Maintenance Worker E8 The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program. Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a commercial Pesticide Applicators license in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976. View the classification specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceWorker.pdf 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 atMartinD42@Michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials? + Yes + No 02 TRMTWKR - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? + Yes + No 03 TRMTWKR - Please select your level of experience. + None + At least 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. + At least 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. 04 TRMTWKRE - Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? + Yes + No 05 Do you possess a Group A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "N" or "X" endorsement and no air brake restrictions? + Yes + No 06 If you do not have a CDL as listed above: 1) Do you possess a Group A CDL without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions OR 2) A Group B CDL with or without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions? If so, are you willing and able to obtain a Group A CDL with the N or X endorsement from the State of Michigan within twelve months of being hired into this position? + Yes + No 07 In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? + Yes + No 08 Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation employee? + Yes + No 09 Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.). + Yes + No 10 Do you have current or prior experience working for MDOT as a Transportation Maintenance Worker? If you have experience in any of these areas, please ensure your experience with each area is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. + Yes + No 11 Are you willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary and respond to emergency call-in? + Yes + No 12 Are you willing and able to maintain a working telephone in your home or a cell phone? + Yes + No 13 Are you willing and able to perform manual labor when necessary, such as shoveling, dragging brush, jackhammering, lifting heavy tools/objects, etc.? + Yes + No 14 Please select the number of years' experience you have operating heavy equipment: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 15 Please select the number of years' experience you have snow plowing on public roadways: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 16 Please select the number of years' experience you have operating medium equipment and/or other types of construction, farm, or maintenance equipment: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 17 We are filling various positions. Please select the location(s) in which you would like to be considered and are willing to accept employment at (Check all that apply): + Coloma Garage, 3880 Red Arrow Hwy, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 + Jones Garage, 61535 M-40, Jones, MI 49061 + Kalamazoo Garage, 5673 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 + Marshall Garage, 1242 South Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, MI 49068 + Niles Garage, 33971 US-12 East, Niles, MI 49120 + Sawyer Garage, 5948 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, MI 49125 + South Haven Garage, 09235 Blue Star Memorial Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090 18 MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs? + MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program + MDOT TRAC Program + MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program + Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship + MI Construction Career Days + National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) + Other + N/A + MDOT Capstone Internship 19 MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply) + State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com + LinkedIn + College/University Career Services Office or website + Twitter + Facebook + Indeed + Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder) + Michigan Works! Agency + Career Fair + GovDelivery + Billboard + Employee Referral + Veterans Organization + Government Jobs + Diversity Jobs + recruitics + ZipRecruiter + Other Required Question Agency State of Michigan Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email