Southwest Region Summer Youth Group - Team Member

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Southwest Region is looking for Team Members who are 16–18-year-old high school students and recent high school graduates as part of our Summer Youth Group (SYG).  The SYG is centered around enhancing communication skills, participating in diverse teams, developing good work habits, and learning about employment opportunities at MDOT.

As a Team Member in the SYG, you will have the opportunity to perform work activities that may include, but are not limited to, enhancing landscaping; weeding and removing vegetation around guardrails and road signs; painting Park-N-Ride lot posts; cleaning rest areas/welcome centers; repairing and maintaining rest areas features (picnic tables, posts, etc.); enhancing roadside parks and scenic turnouts; removing litter; and assisting with erosion-control measures and cleaning out outlets.

Team Member eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in high school with a proposed 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA or a recent graduate. Transcripts confirming this will be required at time of interview. 
• At least 16 years of age or older. 
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a schoolteacher, coach, counselor, or principal, which will be required at time of interview. 
• Posses a valid school issued work permit, if applicable.
• Pass a pre-participant drug test.
• 40-hour work week availability.
• Ability to work outside and transport up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work on roadsides.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions.

MDOT is a diverse, innovative agency serving your family, friends, Michigan citizens, and visitors. From aviation to local public transit services, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation. If you want to have a positive impact on your community and be part of a great team, what are you waiting 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.

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.