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Job Description Perform general bridge painting and maintenance on the Mackinac Bridge and routine building and grounds maintenance on Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) buildings/grounds following all safety regulations. Assist shift leaders with escorting vehicles over the bridge. Operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., hauling heavy loads in a semi-truck, dump trucks, blast trucks, vacuum trucks, long lowboy trailer) when performing work on the bridge or when escorting vehicles or vehicle/trailers over the Mackinac Bridge

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: Bridge Worker 6-E8 position description All about MDOT For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc

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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 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Bridge Worker 6 No specific type or amount is required.

Bridge Worker 7 One year of experience in bridge maintenance work or as a semi-skilled worker in bridge or industrial construction, including the operation of such equipment as cranes, pneumatic tools, air compressors, and concrete mixers equivalent to a Bridge Worker 6. Bridge Worker E8 Two years of experience in bridge maintenance work or as a semi-skilled worker in bridge or industrial construction, including the operation of such equipment as cranes, pneumatic tools, air compressors, and concrete mixers equivalent to a Bridge Worker, including one year equivalent to a Bridge Worker 7. Alternate Education and Experience Alternate Education and Experience Bridge Worker E8 One year of experience equivalent to a Steeplejack 8 in the Michigan Department of Transportation may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information To be considered for this position you must: Possess a Commercial Learner's Permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) group A with an N or X endorsement and not air brake restrictions which be obtained within twelve months from the date of hire. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/BridgeWorker.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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.