THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. THE APPOINTMENT WILL TYPICALLY START IN APRIL AND END IN DECEMBER EACH YEAR.

Position will work full-time hours during the seasonal assignment.

This position performs all duties required in the daily operation, inspection, and maintenance of a movable bridge including all emergency procedures necessary to operate the bridge in a safe and efficient manner for vehicular, pedestrian, and waterway traffic. This position will work at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in Houghton, MI from early-April until mid-December.

DART – This position is considered safety sensitive due to the operation of the lift bridge and will be DART (Drug and Alcohol Random Tested) Designated.

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 Operator Position Description
• All about MDOT

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

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 Ashley Parsons at ParsonsA2@michigan.gov.