Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center
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Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Construction) - Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center
Salary
$24.01 - $39.24 Hourly
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5901-25-SWR-31-TT8-E10-KTSC-LB
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
07/15/2025
Closing Date
7/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center (TSC) is seeking to fill multiple positions either as a Transportation Technician 8-E10 OR an Engineering Assistant 6-E8 based on the preferred candidates qualifications; therefore, you will find two job postings running concurrently on this website. If you meet the qualifications for the Transportation Technician 8-E10, please submit your application for the Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Job Number: 5901-25-SWR-31-TT8-E10-KTSC-LB). If you meet the qualifications for the Engineering Assistant 6-E8, please submit your application for the Engineering Assistant 6-E8 (Job Number: 5901-25-SWR-32-EngAsst6-E8-KTSC-LB).
This position participates in and oversees 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. Reviews and documents project records for adherence to standards. Performs engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance. Ensures right-of-way permit activities are performed and are completed consistently within standards and specifications. Designs technical and/or automated drafting activities in such specialized areas as engineering, electrical, right-of-way, cartography, or architecture for the purpose of laying out and preparing drawings of new or existing facilities, roadways, bridges, property and maps. Traffic technical 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 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. This position is required to possess a valid driver's license to perform field inspections and reviews.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experience (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 Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRNSTCHEA23R PD 7.2025.pdf)
All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefitsor 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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.
Experience
Transportation Technician 8
No specific @type or amount is required.
Transportation Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.
Transportation Technician E10
Two 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.
OR
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.
OR
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.
OR
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.
OR
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.
OR
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
To be considered for this position you must:
Possess a valid driver's license.
Possession of the following within 12 months of the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position:
Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) certification.
Construction Storm Water Operator (CSWO) certification.
1 of 4 industry certifications (aggregate, density, bituminous, or concrete).
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) 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 theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pd
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 nautac@michigan.gov.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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. 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.
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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Your 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
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TRANTCH - 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? OR 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, drafting, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics? OR Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materials and testing, surveying, or traffic? OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and one year of technician level field experience? OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and three years' experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9? OR Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and two years' experience equivalent to an Engineering Assistant? OR 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, drafting, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics?
Yes
No
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TRANTCHE - Please select your level of experience:
No specific experience.
At least one year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.
At least two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9. 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
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
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In 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
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Are you a current or former Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
Yes
No
08
If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
Yes
No
Not applicable
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Do you have any of the following industry certificates: (Check all that apply) If so, please provide your license number in the Certifications/Licenses section of your application.
Concrete
Density
Bituminous
Aggregate
Construction Storm Water Operator (CSWO)
Comprehensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC)
None of the above
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If you do not possess any of the certifications listed in the above question(s), do you understand you must obtain these within 12 months from the date of hire and maintain throughout employment?
Yes
No
I already possess all of the certifications listed in the questions above and agree to maintain them throughout employment.
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Are you willing and able to work on roadway and bridge construction projects on a regular basis?
Yes
No
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Are you wiling and able to work overtime, on weekends, and on holidays when necessary?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to work in inclement weather and around heavy construction equipment?
Yes
No
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Please select the number of years' experience you have working with computers and computer applications:
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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Please select the number of years' experience you have working with the public, such as in customer service:
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
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For all the above questions, if you indicated you have the experience listed, you must document the experience in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. Do you understand this requirement and have you documented your experience, if applicable?
Yes
No
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MDOT - 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
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
LinkedIn
College/University Career Services Office or website
Twitter
Facebook
Indeed
Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)
Michigan Works! Agency
Career Fair
GovDelivery
Billboard
Employee Referral
Veterans Organization
Government Jobs
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recruitics
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