This position performs maintenance of state trunklines within the right-of-way for Region Maintenance Crew in the Grand Region and operates various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of roadways, Bridges, Forestry, Sign, and Winter Maintenance operations. This position is required to participate in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) work element program and travel with a crew in the assigned geographic area. Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g. lift bed truck, hydraulic crane, snowplow, etc.) when performing maintenance activities. Winter months are spent performing winter maintenance duties which may be Region-wide while on temporary winter assignment to Maintenance Garages. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (6) level through the maximum rate at the experience (E 8) 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-E 8 position description. All about MDOT - For information on benefits, visit or 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. 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 E 6 with experience in roadway, roadside, bridge, or sign maintenance, or pavement marking. Transportation Maintenance Worker E 8 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 E 9 level.