Posting number: 5901-26-MR-28-TMC12-DTSC-AP
Department: Transportation
Job classification: Transportation Maintenance Coordinator 12
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation
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This position oversees, directs and monitors Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) maintenance contract and right-of-way (ROW) permit work activities performed by contract agencies, local governments, utility companies and private sector contractors within the Detroit Transportation Service Center (TSC). Responsibilities include overseeing ROW permit work in the field, assisting with permit closeouts, processing permit advance notices and supporting the planning and coordination of maintenance operations and contracts. Additionally, this position regularly reviews area infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, roadsides, drainage systems, signage and fencing, to identify maintenance needs to ensure public safety and functions as an Emergency Frist Responder for assigned routes and as a back-up responder within the Metro Region when needed.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews and to act as an emergency first responder.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Maintenance Coordinator 12 position.
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For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor 11 or two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9.
To be considered for this position you must:
View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationMaintenanceCoordinator.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 MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.
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