Laborer 5-E6 (Maintenance) - Coldwater Welcome Center

Salary: $21.39 - $28.28 Hourly
Location : Coldwater, MI
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent (hours may vary)
Job Number: 5901-26-SWR-2-CWC-Laborer5-E6
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)


Job Description
This position is permanent intermittent with varying hours each pay period based on workload.
This position functions in a small team to provide exceptional service to guests at the Coldwater Welcome Center. The Laborer performs a wide variety of tasks requiring the use of hand and power tools and motorized equipment in order to assist in the maintenance of Welcome Center facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position also performs preventative maintenance schedules. This position operates a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 lbs. while performing grounds and facility maintenance with a truck and trailer. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform grounds and facility maintenance.


The "Salary" listed above is a range hat reflects the minimum rate at the entry (5) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E6) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
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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 of formal education is required.

Experience

Laborer 5
No specific type or amount is required.

Laborer E6
One year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery equivalent to a Laborer 5.

Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.

View the job specification at:


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 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.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.


Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at


Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at


Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.


Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.


Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.


Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.


Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.


Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.


Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.


Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.


Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.


Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.


Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.


Updated: 2/28/24
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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


Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

• Yes
• No

03


LABORER - Please select your level of experience.

• None.
• At least one year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery.

04


To perform the duties of this position you will be required to possess a Medical Examiner's Certificate to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently possess a Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification to operate a vehicle/trailer combination that weighs between 10,001 and 26,000lbs?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07


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

08


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

• Yes
• No

09


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

10


Please select the number of years on-the-job work experience you have cleaning restrooms, rubbish removal, performing preventative maintenance or grounds keeping duties:

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

11


Please select the number of years on-the-job work experience you have working directly with the public:

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

12


Please select the number of years on-the-job work experience performing repairs, working with tools, and operating large equipment:

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

13


Please select the number of years on-the-job work experience you have working in a small team setting:

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

14


Please describe your knowledge (if any) of working with a personal computer? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application otherwise you may be screened out of the process.
15


For all the above questions, if you indicated you have the experience listed, you must document the experience in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. Do you understand this requirement and have you documented your experience, if applicable?

• Yes
• No

16


This position is a permanent intermittent position. There may be weeks of employment where you work 40 hours a week (peak tourist season), and other weeks where you only work 10 hours a week. This position is approved for an estimated 1,750 hours in a year. Are you willing and able to accept this type of employment?

• Yes
• No

17


This position requires you to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), evenings and holidays. Are you willing and able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

18


Do you live within a one-hour (60 minute) drive time of the Coldwater Welcome Center?

• Yes
• No

19


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

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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

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