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Metro Region Transportation Career Pathways Program
Welcome to the MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program - Metro Region
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with MDOT in Metro Region? Apply today and choose your preferred track to let us know your interested in the Transportation Career Pathways Program. Your future to a fulfilling career in transportation starts here!
Explore exciting opportunities available in our region!
Transportation Maintenance Worker (TMW) track
As a TMW participant, you'll engage in hands-on work related to the upkeep and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. From roadways to bridges, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient travel within our region.
- Duties include working with crews at regional garages to perform road and bridge work, surface, structure, sign, signal, shoulder, roadside maintenance activities, and facility and grounds maintenance.
Transportation Technician track
Dive into practical, hands-on or lab-based work focused on becoming a skilled transportation technician. Gain valuable experience in maintaining and improving transportation systems, contributing to the smooth flow of traffic and overall infrastructure reliability.
- Duties will include working in the areas of permits, traffic and safety, and maintenance.
Trade-Helper Duties track
For those exploring various aspects of the transportation industry, this track offers hands-on work related to trade-helper duties. Learn from electricians, maintenance mechanics, and heavy equipment mechanics to discover your specific interest within the diverse field of transportation.
- Duties will vary based on the trade participants are working in.
About Metro Region
The Metro Region contains approximately 5,000 lanes miles, approximately 40% of the freeways and 40% of the state’s population within Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. The region is covered by four transportation service centers, two garages, and one welcome center.