Bridge Worker 6-E8 (Permanent Intermittent) - International Bridge

Posting number: 5901-26-IBA-4-BW-PI-JH

Department: Transportation

Job classification: Bridge Worker 6-E8

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation

Summary

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This position is permanent intermittent with varying hours each pay period based on workload.

Must be able to satisfy all border crossing requirements for both U.S. Customs and Canada Border Services Agency.

The general function of this position is to assist with keeping the roadway surface and associated properties of the International Bridge Association (IBA) maintained and in a safe operating condition. Operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds when operating snowplow, front-end loader, etc.

After two years as a Bridge Worker and satisfactory performance, this position will be reassigned to a Steeplejack position. For more details about the Steeplejack classification, click here.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (6) 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:

• Bridge Worker 6-E8 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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Examples of duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Bridge Worker 6
No specific type or amount is required.

Bridge Worker 7
One year of experience in bridge maintenance work or as a semi-skilled worker in bridge or industrial construction, including the operation of such equipment as cranes, pneumatic tools, air compressors, and concrete mixers equivalent to a Bridge Worker 6.

Bridge Worker E8
Two years of experience in bridge maintenance work or as a semi-skilled worker in bridge or industrial construction, including the operation of such equipment as cranes, pneumatic tools, air compressors, and concrete mixers equivalent to a Bridge Worker, including one year equivalent to a Bridge Worker 7.

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

Bridge Worker E8
One year of experience equivalent to a Steeplejack 8 in the Michigan Department of Transportation may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Supplemental information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess one of the following:
  • A Commercial Learner's Permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group A with an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within twelve months from start date into the position.If the selected has a CDL B and/or CDL A with no N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a Group A CDL with either an N or X endorsement within twelve months from start date into the position.
  • A valid Ontario Commercial Driver's License Type DZ is required.
• Possess a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) document (e.g., Passport, Passport Card, NEXUS Card, WHTI approved State enhanced Driver's License) and maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Be able to satisfy all border crossing requirements for both U.S. Customs and Canada Border Services Agency.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/BridgeWorker.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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 MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.