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State Worker (Maintenance) - International Bridge

State of Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Apr 2026
💰 $32,000/yr

About the role

Posting number: 5901-26-IBA-1-SW-Maint-LB

Department: Transportation

Job classification: State Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Maintenance

Summary

The Mackinac Bridge on a sunny day with blue skies and trees in the forefront with the MDOT logo and the MDOT webpage address.

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.

Examples of duties

Education
No specific amount is required.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.

Supplemental 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: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateWorker.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 Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

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