At the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan’s highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a Laborer, for our Bureau of Field Services Team. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

This position performs a variety of tasks requiring the use of hand/power tools, and motorized equipment in to assist central fleet operations for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) including build-up of winter maintenance vehicles and equipment, as well as repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment supporting highway operations. Supports day-to-day operations of central fleet by performing general maintenance duties, including but not limited to clearing snow through a variety of methods including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, sweeping.

Operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination (e.g., light/medium weight duty vehicles, one-ton pickups, covered utility vehicles, trucks with trailer attachments, etc.) with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds when performing general maintenance duties, making deliveries from one location to another, and retrieving or shuttling parts, equipment, and shop supplies.

This position performs a variety of tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment to assist the central fleet operations for MDOT including build-up of winter maintenance vehicles and equipment as well as repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment supporting highway operations. Supports day-to-day operations of central fleet by clearing snow, in season, through a variety of methods including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, sweeping, and general grounds maintenance duties

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (5) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E6) 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:

• Laborer 5-E6 Position Description (Download PDF reader)
• 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
No specific amount of formal education is required.

Experience

Laborer 5
No specific type or amount is required.

Laborer E6
One year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery equivalent to a Laborer 5.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Requires a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification and must maintain throughout employment in the position

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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.