Transportation Maintenance Worker 6-E8 (Overhead Signs) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures
State of Michigan
- Agency: State of Michigan
- Location: Lansing, MI
- Salary: $44K - $63K
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-06-25
Job Description
POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH A LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT. MAY LAST UP TO TWO YEARS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXTENDED BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE. MAY ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GO PERMANENT BUT WITH NO GUARANTEE.
Position will work full-time hours during the limited-term assignment.
This position performs a full range of overhead sign related activities including the installation and maintenance of large overhead signs, roadside signs, and all supporting structures. This includes performing manual labor; operating a variety of power and hand tools; driving supply trucks and other heavy equipment; loading and unloading vehicles and equipment; and setting up traffic control and lane closures when needed to perform the work. This position performs basic maintenance of equipment used in the work. This position is required to travel statewide when performing overhead sign related activities. . This position is also required to cross-train with the Sign Fabrication Shop and participate in the Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program. This position operates a vehicle and/or vehicle trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., cranes bucket trucks, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, dump truck, sky track) when performing overhead sign related activities.
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:
• Transportation Maintenance Worker (Recruit) 6-E8 Position Description
• 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.
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.
Transportation Maintenance Worker 6, 7, E8
Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of appointment to the position. **If the selected applicant has a CDL Group A or B with or without the N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in 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.
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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
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