Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 - Auburn Hills Garage

State of Michigan • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

This position maintains bridges and state rights-of-way in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. During winter months, the employee may report to the Detroit Maintenance Garage to assist with winter trunkline maintenance and operations in Detroit, and may be assigned to the midnight shift. The role includes operating vehicles or vehicle-trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, such as dump trucks and snowplows, while performing maintenance activities. Multiple vacancies may be filled through this posting. Candidates are reviewed for the appropriate level, from entry-level 6 through experienced E8, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Must possess a CDL at the time of appointment.
• If the selected applicant has a CDL Group A or B and/or lacks an N or X endorsement, they must obtain a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 12 months of hire.
• For Transportation Maintenance Worker 6: no specific type or amount of experience is required.
• For 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.
• For 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.
• For Transportation Maintenance Worker E8, satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program must be approved by the MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator.
• The selected candidate may be required to pass a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug test and physical, if applicable, and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed.
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bridges and state rights-of-way in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.
• Assist with winter trunkline maintenance and operations within Detroit when assigned.
• Operate vehicles or vehicle-trailer combinations with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, such as dump trucks and snowplows, during maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED