Individuals have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from MDOT and demanding toll payments. This is a scam. MDOT does not operate any toll roads; messages should be ignored and deleted immediately. Learn more from MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Bay Region Transportation Career Pathways Program
Welcome to the MDOT Transportation Career Pathways Program - Bay Region
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with MDOT in Bay 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 Bay Region
The Bay Region manages more than 5,300 lane miles of state trunkline in fifteen counties: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola. In addition to the region office there are four transportation service centers, five maintenance facilities, and two welcome centers.