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Participate in and oversee the following: 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. Review and document project records for adherence to standards. Perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance. Ensure right of way permit activities are performed and are completed consistently within standards and specifications. Assist in the Right of Way permit activities and the Traffic technical activities. Participate in Design technical and/or automated drafting activities. Perform surveying technical work of a variety of surveying activities that provide assistance in the surveying of roads, building sites, bridges, environmental sites, and determination of land boundaries under the guidance of a professional surveyor.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) 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:- Position Details (Download PDF reader)
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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits or www.michigan.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.- Required Education and Experience
- 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.
- Alternate Education and Experience
- Transportation Technician 8 - 12
Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.
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Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the associate's degree.
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Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.
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Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.
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Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for the associate's degree.
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Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's degree. - Additional Requirements and Information
- This position requires a valid driver's license.Some positions may require current certification in Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Any positions performing sampling and testing of highway materials for federal-aid projects on the National Highway System (NHS), subsequent to June 29, 2000, must be performed by qualified technicians, certified in the requisite Bituminous (Hot Mix), Concrete, Density Testing or Aggregate Gradation per a Civil Technician qualification program to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance
Procedures for Construction 23 CFR 637, dated June 29, 1995.
Some positions are assigned job duties that may require Industry certifications in density, aggregate, concrete, and bituminous.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/TransportationTechnician_348543_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Katianna Shaft at shaftk@michigan.gov.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
- 01Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application.Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes.Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
- Yes
- No
02TRANTCH - Do you possess one of the following? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts or certification.At least an associate degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science?OR A Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work?ORCompletion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, drafting, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics? ORFour years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic?ORCurrent certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of technician level field experience? ORCurrent certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years' experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9?ORCurrent certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and two years' experience equivalent to an Engineering Assistant?ORCurrent certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and completion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, drafting, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics?- Yes
- No
03TRANTCH – Please select your level of experience:- None to one year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician.
- One to two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician.
- Two to three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician.OR A Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work.
- Three to four years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10.
- At least four 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.
04Do you possess a valid driver's license?- Yes
- No
05Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation employee?- Yes
- No
06Select the number of years' work experience you possess inspecting Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) highway construction projects:- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
07If you indicated you have work experience inspecting MDOT highway construction projects, please describe the extent of your experience AND make sure that you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. If none, indicate N/A.08Are you currently certified in any of the following (check all that apply) and make sure that you attach the certifications to your application:- Denisty
- Concrete
- Aggregate
- Bituminous
- MDEQ Storm Water Operator (Part 31)
- Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (Part 91)
- None
09In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?- Yes
- No
10If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts may result in you being screened out of the process.- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
11MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?- MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
- MDOT TRAC Program
- MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
- Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
- MI Construction Career Days
- National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
- Other
- N/A
- MDOT Capstone Internship
12MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)- State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
- College/University Career Services Office or website
- Indeed
- Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)
- Michigan Works! Agency
- Career Fair
- GovDelivery
- Billboard
- Employee Referral
- Veterans Organization
- Government Jobs
- Diversity Jobs
- recruitics
- ZipRecruiter
- Other
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