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Working Title: Wheaton Transportation Generalist Senior

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced MnDOT only and is being re-posted open competitively for all qualified job seekers. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

+ **Job ID** : 89077

+ **Location** : Morris

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/02/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Morris Sub-Area

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **Work Area** : Wheaton

+ **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.

Job Duties: (A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

+ Performs all aspects of lead worker responsibilities (training, work planning, and assumes responsibilities of Sub area supervisor in his/her absence) to ensure crews (patching, paving and milling) meet goals and time frames established by project needs and achieves project/program objectives.

+ Maintains technical expertise resulting in consistently current technical knowledge, quality decision making and improved customer relationships.

+ Performs traffic control set-ups in high volume traffic are in accordance with the provisions of the Temporary Traffic Zone Layouts field manual, to ensure the safety of the employees and the traveling public.

+ Calculates and coordinates the necessary materials and the equipment to efficiently complete projects, and keeps daily reports of completed projects, so that accurate records are kept for future work planning. Monitors inventory and orders materials as needed.

+ Ensures proper maintenance, safe operation and monitors proper performance of specialty equipment used for smooth pavement (i.e., mill vactor, low boys, rollers, bearcats, blow patcher, Class 33 and 35 trucks) effectively in a timely manner to ensure safety and maximum equipment life.

+ Coordinate with Gopher One on projects as required.

+ Independently process advertising, access, junkyard, and utility permits for completeness and to address plan issues.

+ Acts as a technical expert and performs job duties in the area of snow and ice operations, equipment maintenance in accordance with plans, standards and specifications so that department and district objects are met.

+ Directs and manages snow and ice shifts, including prioritizing call outs, contacting local law enforcement, recording data, and performing snow and ice removal so that roadways are cleared of snow and ice and safe for travel while also ensuring that existing data is current so that work planning and budget management can be accomplished.

Minimum Qualifications

A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement; candidates will be considered with a Class B CDL but must have the higher licensure by the end of probation.

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

+ Two years 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, or farm experience).

+ 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.

+ Applicants that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 3 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 4 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

+ Education/License Verification

+ Driver's License Check

This position is contingent upon the selected 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 and alcohol tesing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Administration's Commercial 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.