Mackinac Bridge Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description This Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 will work at the St. Ignace Garage from approximately the end of October until mid-April each year. This position will then job change to a Bridge Worker 6-E8 position working at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) in St.

Ignace from approximately mid-April until end of October each year, at which time the position will then job change back to the St. Ignace Garage as a Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8. Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) 6-E8: This position performs maintenance of state trunk lines, structures, and right-of-ways in the Superior Region.

Duties include, but are not limited to, performing all surface, roadside general maintenance, and winter maintenance activities, operating various types of equipment and participating in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program. This position is required to travel to work sites throughout the Region, requiring overnight travel. Winter work schedule includes afternoon, night, and weekend shift assignments with scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., dump truck, snowplow, etc.) when performing maintenance activities. For additional information on the Transportation Maintenance Worker position, please see the link below: Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 Position Description Bridge Worker 6-E8: 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. For additional information on the Bridge Worker position, please see the link below: Bridge Worker 6-E8 Position Description For additional information, please see the links below: 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

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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. Bridge Worker 6 No specific type or amount is required. Bridge Worker 7 One year of experience in bridge maintenance or 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 or 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. Additional Requirements and Information Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8 Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 12 months from the date of hire into the position.

Transportation Maintenance Worker E8 The MDOT Statewide Work Element Coordinator must approve satisfactory completion of the MDOT TMW Work Element training and certification program. Bridge Worker 6-E8 Must possess a Commercial Learner's Permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 12 months from the date of hire into the position.

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 MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. This position is a Test-Designated Position

The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. 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 MDOT-OHR@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.