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Working Title: Traffic & Electrical Maintenance/Snowplow Operator

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86058

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/20/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Operations Division / ESS Metro HSTS & Labors

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

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $24.39 - $30.60 / hourly; $50,926 - $63,892 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : ESS Electricians - Metro

+ **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 positions assist in repairs, revisions, maintenance and installation of all MnDOT Metro traffic signals, roadway lighting, and other electric devices. Additional duties include:

+ Performing electrical repairs at heights up to 70 feet above the roadway.

+ Operating aerial equipment, bob cat, trenchers, and cranes.

+ Performing snow and ice removal operations (further described below).

+ Conducting daily pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.

+ Identifying and reporting vehicle deficiencies and performing minor repairs to equipment.

+ Entering data on a Windows based computer operating system.

The position involves working overtime, night, and weekend hours, working outside in all types of weather conditions all year round and working near traffic and heavy construction equipment.

This position will also maintain roadways for snow and ice control: removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; removes frozen ice and material from culverts; prepares and inspects winter equipment, maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges and sanders; and cleans equipment post storm.

The position performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup including machine or hand sweeping of bridges, guardrails, sidewalks, crossovers, medians, ramps, and roadways.

_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._

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam Part 1:

+ One year of experience performing any of the following: traffic engineering; sign installation and maintenance; roadway and roadside maintenance; road construction; driving commercial vehicles; operating heavy equipment; farm experience; snow/ice operations; etc.

+ A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no air brake restriction.

+ 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.

Exam Part 2:

Receipt of a passing score of Level 4 or higher on the math portion of the computerized test and Level 4 or higher on the computerized reading test. [The job offer is contingent on passing a basic math and reading test.] Applicants meeting Exam Part 1 will be contacted to test and may select a test site based on their geographic availability.

Preferred Qualifications

+ A valid **Class** A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction.

+ Previous electrical or electronic experience.

+ Previous experience operating and/or maintaining construction equipment.

Physical Requirements

_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 acetylmorphine (6-AM)._

Additional Requirements

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, Education/License Verification and a drug and alcohol test.

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.