JOB
This position participates in and oversees the construction and quality control inspection activities designed to ensure that highways, bridges, and allied transportation facilities are constructed to the plans and specifications contained in contractual construction agreements, and reviews and documents project records for adherence to standards. Performs engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance, and ensures right-of-way (ROW) permit activities are performed and completed consistently within standards and specifications. Designs technical and/or automated drafting activities in specialized areas such as engineering, electrical, ROW, cartography, or architecture for the purpose of laying out and preparing drawings of new or existing facilities, roadways, bridges, property and maps. Additionally, this position performs technical traffic activities designed to enhance highway safety and user efficiency through the collection, analysis, and application of traffic and highway safety data and principles to specific traffic control, signing, signaling and marking situations. Performs surveying technical work and assists in the surveying of roads, building sites, bridges, environmental sites, and determination of land boundaries under the guidance of a professional surveyor. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to travel to job sites and perform field reviews.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) 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:
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Transportation Technician 8-E10 position description
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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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EducationPossession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
ExperienceTransportation Technician 8No specific type or amount is required. Transportation Technician 9One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8. Transportation Technician E10Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9. Transportation Technician 11Three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10. Transportation Technician 12Four years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 11. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To be considered for this position you must:
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Possess a valid driver’s license.
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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
[email protected].
