At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Temporary Transportation Generalist or Temporary Laborer General - Highway or Sign Maintenance
Job Class: Transportation Generalist/Laborer General
Agency: Transportation Department

• This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/26/2023
• Closing Date: 05/10/2023 or until positions are filled
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 2A - Bemidji
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
• Days of Work: Monday - Thursday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range Transportation Generalist: $21.90 - $27.53 / hourly; $45,727 - $57,482 / annually
• Salary Range Laborer General: $17.23 - $21.54 /hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME or 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Bemidji Roadside Maintenance and Bemidji Sign Shop
• End Date: 10/24/2023
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

NOTE: There are four temporary job vacancies available. One (1) is located in our Bemidji Sign Shop, and two (2) are located in our Bemidji Truck Station, and one in our Northome Truck Station. The season will include dates from approximately May 10 - October 24, 2023 (some flexibility provided with schedule). Some of these vacancies may be filled with Transportation Generalists who have CDL licenses and one year of experience, and others filled with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of a Laborer General.

Job Duties: Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs daily and routine work road surface maintenance activities to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to MnDOT standards. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned. Examples of work for the Bemidji

Roadside Maintenance specific vacancies include but are not limited to:

Function: Roadside Surface/Roadside Maintenance

• Perform all activities required for roadside maintenance - mowing, brush removal, weed control
• Perform all roadway surface maintenance activities - patching, road surface maintenance on bituminous, gravel and concrete surfaces
• Transportation Generalist: Service and make minor repairs to operating equipment Provide traffic control
• Perform basic construction monitoring duties and basic inspection activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties: Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs routine traffic signing and maintenance responsibilities to ensure the safety of the traveling public. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned. Examples of work for the Bemidji Sign Shop specific vacancies include but are not limited to:

Examples of work for the Bemidji Sign Maintenance specific vacancy includes but is not limited to:

• Installs, repairs, and removes permanent signs and messages
• Installs emergency and temporary signing on detours, construction projects Installs message painting/taping.
• Stakes sign locations. Conducts field sign inspections.
• Transportation Generalist - Transfers and operates the full range of heavy equipment used by MnDOT
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE: The Transportation Generalist incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing; an individual not currently in the random pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-am). The incumbent must also be registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Generalist for Highway and Sign Maintenance:

Valid Class A or B Driver's License and no air brake restriction is required at time of application. May require a Tanker Endorsement within 30 days of hire. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU HOLD A CDL LICENSE.

Exam Part 1: The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with:

Experience Roadside Maintenance:

• One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, snowplowing or farm experience).

OR

• Education: Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (of at least 60 semester credits; or 90 quarter credits) will substitute for one year of experience.

Experience Sign Maintenance:

• 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, etc.

AND

• 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.

Laborer General Minimum 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.
• Class D Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for these positions. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive a motor vehicle on the roadway and roadsides. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting). The employee will operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may need to move between 75 to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference and criminal history checks.
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Payroll (SEMA4) Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check
• Pre-employment physical
• This position, at the Transportation Generalist classification, is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submitting to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), and being subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Debra Graves at debra.graves@state.mn.us or 218-407-7137.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Debra Graves at debra.graves@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

(Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.)

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Training and professional development

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

MnDOT does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom application has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-Mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

MnDOT's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html