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Veteran Intern (Laborer) - Clare Welcome Center

Salary

$20.77 Hourly

Location

Clare, MI

Job Type

SPS Contract

Job Number

5901-25-BR-22-VETINT-LAB-JH

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan.

This position serves as a laborer for the Clare Welcome Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, operating motorized equipment and power tools to assist in maintenance of the Welcome Center, stocking and moving boxes of literature, assisting with bulk literature shipments and distribution to storage areas and displays, non-routine grounds work to include power washing, scrubbing retaining walls, and maintaining flower beds and sidewalks, general cleaning and upkeep of the common kitchen area, offices, and literature storage areas, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor. This position also participates in promoting events and assisting with safety and health issues when necessary.

Veteran employment opportunities with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are made possible through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. This program is intended to meet the employment needs of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce. MDOT is partnering with nationwide service-related organizations to fill needed positions for our veterans. If you would like more information about the Michigan Department of Transportation's Veteran Internship Program, please visit:MDOT Veteran Internship Program (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9623\_38029\_61350---,00.html) .

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education

No specific type or amount is required.

Preferred Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

+ Possess a valid driver's license.

+ Be an honorably discharged veteran.

+ Attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document will be required in order to serve in the internship program. Failure to attached this document may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

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 the Veteran Internship Coordinator at [email protected].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

01

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

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

03

Did you attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application showing that you were honorably discharged? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

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.

06

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

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

08

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

+ Yes

+ No

09

How many years of on-the-job work experience do you have cleaning rest rooms or removing rubbish? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

10

How many years of on-the-job work experience do you have performing preventative maintenance or grounds keeping duties? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

11

How many years of on-the-job work experience do you have working in a small team setting? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

12

How many years of on-the-job work experience do you have working directly with the public? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented 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.

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

13

MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

+ MDOT Capstone Internship

14

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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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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