Working Title: Temporary Laborer General (5) or Temporary Transportation Generalist (2)

Job Class: Laborer-General or Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 84574

• Locations : Thief River Falls; Crookston

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time (40 hrs/week)

• Regular/Temporary : Temporary

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/07/2025

• Closing Date : 03/24/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / District 2-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 2B - Crookston/Thief River Falls

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday, dependent on position

• Travel Required : No

• Laborer-General Salary Range: $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually

• Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $24.39 - $30.60 / hourly; $50,926 - $63,892 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : Laborers 203 - Service/AFSCME; Transportation Generalists 202-Craft, Mtnc, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Thief River Falls: Construction, Survey, Highway Maintenance, Bridge or Traffic; Crookston: Signs or Traffic

• End Date : 10/21/2025

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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*The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

5 Temporary General Laborers out of the Thief River Falls location:

• 1 Highway Maintenance position. The purpose of this position is to perform highway maintenance activities, so roadways and roadsides are safe, clear and in good condition according to MN/DOT standards. This position will perform work to support current staff in this unit, and under general supervision, assists in setting up traffic control and performing flagging duties at work sites, weed whipping, cleaning culverts, removing Adopt-A-Highway bags and debris from roadsides, removing dead trees, planting, seeding, etc. This position works 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 4/23/25 - 10/21/25.

• 2 positions in Construction Inspection. The purposed of this position is, under general supervision, to assist the construction inspectors on job sites with materials testing, quantity documentation and basic duties to ensure program deliver requirements of the unit are accomplished. These positions work 7:00 am -3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with probable overtime over the summer construction season. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 05/21/250-09/23/25.

• 1 position in Surveys. The purpose of this position is, under general supervision, to assist in performing routine survey activities and operate and maintain survey crew equipment and supplies. This position works 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 5/21/25 - 10/23/25.

• 1 position in Bridge. The purpose of the position is, under general supervision, to assist the bridge crew in performing maintenance and inspection of bridges to preserve structural soundness for the safety of the traveling public. Tasks include but are not limited to: assisting in setting up traffic control and performing flagging duties at work sites, bridge flushing and cleaning, and other duties as assigned. This position works 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 4/9/25 - 10/21/25.

2 Temporary Transportation Generalist positions: (1) Crookston Signs Unit, (1) Crookston or Thief River Falls Traffic Unit.

• The purpose of the Sign position is to perform routine traffic signing and maintenance of signs to ensure the safety of the traveling public. This position performs activities required for the installation of new signing and messaging and activities for maintenance of existing signs and messages, safely operates heavy equipment; performs pre and post trip inspections, and tracks sign inventory. This position works from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 5/21/25 - 10/21/25.

• The purpose of the Traffic position is to collect traffic count data, complete data entry of these counts, and operate and maintain traffic count equipment. This position sets traffic collection tubes and counts as needed, operates and maintains the equipment used to perform the traffic counts work, record collected count data and enters the information into a software system, and keeps an inventory of consumable items. This position works from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. MnDOT offers some flexibility on a season with a term of approximately 5/21/25 - 9/23/25. Positions tasks include, but are not limited to:

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, Laborer General applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments.

• Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.

• Endurance necessary to perform indoor and outdoor tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• Valid Class D Drivers License at time of application

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Surveys - Ability to understand survey equipment including the operation of digital level equipment, personal computers, and GPS receiver.

To qualify, Transportation Generalist applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Signs:

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restrictions is required at time of application. (Class A preferred.)

• Experience: One year of experience performing any of the following: sign installation and maintenance, roadway and roadside maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, operating heavy equipment, farm experience, snowplow operations, road construction.

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• This incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA,MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM)..

Traffic:

• Valid Class D Driver's License at time of application

• Experience: six months of experience performing traffic engineering activities or related activities, and six months of experience in any of the following areas: road maintenance, construction, design, soils/materials/permits, signs, surveys, traffic engineering etc.

• A two-year civil or construction technology degree or equivalent may substitute for one year of traffic experience. Four-year degree equivalencies include architectural, civil or mechanical engineering; land surveying/geomatics. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu or work experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Driver's License Check

• Signs TG: Drug Testing. This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's license, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commerical Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.