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Working Title: Surveys Technician (with CADD)

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

+ **Job ID** : 86013

+ **Location** : Rochester

+ **Telework Eligible** : This position is located in Rochester, and may have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office after competency is demonstrated. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor and will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion.

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/28/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Surveys

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (winter); 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday (summer)

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Rochester

+ **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.

** 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.

+ Performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead.

+ Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station.

+ Performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.

+ Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities.

+ Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.

+ Assists survey lead in field construction by creating and/or checking survey notes, recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way.

+ Sets up and operates global positioning systems.

+ Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners.

+ Processes field data into CADD files for other functional areas.

+ Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.

+ Assists in performing 1 st and 2 nd order geodetic control surveys.

+ Processes geodetic control data and performs technical computations.

+ Compile planimetric and DTM mapping.

+ Assists in preparing mapping.

+ Performs file maintenance and back-up of regular and archived mapping files.

+ Assists with the training and work direction given to Transportation Generalists and Transportation Associates.

+ Infrequently assist with snow and ice control activities to keep the roadway safe and in compliance with MnDOT standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

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

+ Two years performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), and mapping that included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).

OR

+ One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS, one year experience in performing roadway inspection, design. The two years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD).

+ Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees:Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of 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.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no Air Brake Restriction** **and Tanker Endorsement** **within 5-months of initial placement into the position, permit within 3-months.

_NOTE:_** **_The 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 marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and_** **_amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM)._

_The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called._

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

+ Education/License Verification

+ Driver's License Check

+ Pre-employment physical

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.