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Working Title: Temporary Summer Laborers - Bemidji, Park Rapids, Walker

Job Class: Laborer General or Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 84543

+ **Locations** : Bemidji; Park Rapids; Walker

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time (40hrs/week)

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/05/2025 (Ongoing interviews being held for laborer level until positions are filled)

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

+ **Division/Unit** : District 2A - Bemidji/East Central Subarea/South East Subarea

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday or Monday - Thursday, 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/AFSMCE

+ **Work Area** : Bemidji: Highway Maintenance, Sign Maintenance, Traffic. Walker & Park Rapids: Highway Maintenance

+ **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.

Join us for your summer! Enjoy new work experience, meet new people, learn something new, and enjoy the beautiful Minnesota outdoors!

*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.

This posting will be used to fill 4 temporary General Laborer Highway Maintenance positions: (2) Bemidji, (1) Walker and (1) Park Rapids, working out of the local truck stations. The purpose of this position is to perform highway maintenance activities to support current maintenance staff, so roadways and roadsides are safe and clear and in good condition according to MN/DOT standards. These positions work 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. Under general supervision, this position will perform tasks including, but not limited to:

+ Assist with roadside maintenance activities (e.g., maintaining roadways/shoulders and rights of way with gravel, bituminous and concrete; repairing guardrail; patch potholes; repairing shoulders; weed whipping; cleaning culverts; installing catch basins; placing/removing Adopt-A-Highway bags; removing objects from roadsides; pruning and/or removing dead trees; planting, watering, seeding, sodding, etc)

+ Assist in performing traffic control set-ups and flagging duties at work sites.

This posting will be used to fill 2 temporary Transportation Generalist positions in Bemidji: (1) Signs Unit, (1) Traffic Unit.

The purpose of the Sign position is to perform routine traffic signing and maintenance responsibilities to ensure the safety of the traveling public. 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. Position tasks include but are not limited to:

+ Perform activities required for the installation of new signing and messaging and activities for maintenance of existing signs and messages to ensure safety of the motoring and pedestrian public on our highways.

+ Safely operates heavy equipment; performs pre and post trip inspections.

+ Track sign inventory.

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 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. This position's tasks include but are not limited to:

+ Sets traffic data collection tubes, counters as needed, according to a schedule provided, on state and U.S. highways.

+ Operates and maintains the equipment used to perform the traffic counts work - tubes, counters, power tools, etc.

+ Records collected count data and enters the information into a software system.

+ Keeps an inventory of consumable items, (drill bits, nails, tape, tubes)

Minimum Qualifications

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

+ **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

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

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

Signs:

+ Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and no air brake restriction 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.

+ The 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 is required 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

+ Drug Testing Signs TG: 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.