Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Cadillac TSC) - Grand Region

State of Michigan • Cadillac, MI

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About The Position

This position performs a full range of transportation construction quality-control inspection assignments to ensure contractual requirements are met using plans, specifications, standards, contract documents, and other guidelines. Work includes inspecting and testing road and bridge projects, office work, and surveying during construction of highways, bridges, and related transportation facilities. A valid driver’s license is required for field reviews and must be maintained throughout employment.

The salary range spans the minimum rate at the Transportation Technician 8 level through the maximum rate at the experienced E10 level. Candidates are reviewed for the level for which they qualify based on education and experience. Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical before appointment. Criminal and driving records may also be checked. MDOT does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. The use of AI software is prohibited throughout the selection process.

Requirements

• Possess an associate’s degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science, or meet one of the stated alternate education and experience qualifications.
• Transportation Technician 8: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Transportation Technician 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.
• Transportation Technician E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical before appointment; criminal and driving records may also be checked.

Responsibilities

• Perform transportation construction quality-control inspections to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Use plans, specifications, standards, contract documents, and other guidelines to conduct inspection assignments.
• Inspect and test road and bridge projects.
• Perform office work and surveying related to construction of highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities.
• Conduct field reviews.

Benefits

• The posting directs applicants to State of Michigan employee-benefit information and retirement-plan information; specific benefits are not listed.
• The State of Michigan is described as a recognized employer and has received recognition for employee engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree