State Worker

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Job Type: Non Career
Job Number: 5901-26-IBA-1-SW-Maint-LB
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing Date: 2/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH AND 1,039 HOURS PER APPOINTMENT

MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY ALL BORDER CROSSING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH U.S. CUSTOMS AND CANADIAN BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

The general function of this position is to maintain the International Bridge properties, facilities, and equipment in a condition of proper repair. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform road, grounds, and equipment maintenance as well as assisting bridge services with escorting duties.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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
No specific amount is required.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• 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 job specification at:
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
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
01

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

02

STATEWKR - Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

• Yes
• No

04

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

05

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

06

Do you possess a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document (e.g., passport, passport card, NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, Tribal Status Card)?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to having an approved Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document, please check all that apply:

• Passport
• Passport Card
• NEXUS Card
• Enhanced Driver's License
• Tribal Status Card
• None

08

Please select the number of years' experience you have in the maintenance field:

• More than 5 years
• 3-5 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

09

If you indicated you have experience in the maintenance field, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
10

Please select the number of years' experience you have in the janitorial field:

• More than 5 years
• 3-5 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

11

If you indicated you have experience in the janitorial field, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
12

Please select the number of years' experience you have doing landscaping work:

• More than 5 years
• 3-5 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

13

If you indicated you have experience doing landscaping work, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
14

Please select the number of years' experience you have painting:

• More than 5 years
• 3-5 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

15

If you indicated you have experience painting, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.
16

Are you willing and able to routinely work all shifts including days, afternoons, midnights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

17

MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

• MI Construction Career Days
• MDOT Capstone Internship
• MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
• MDOT TRAC Program
• MDOT Veteran Internship Program
• MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
• Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
• Other
• N/A

18

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
• Diversity Jobs
• recruitics
• ZipRecruiter
• Other

Required Question

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