Warren, MN Temporary Highway Maintenance - Transportation Generalist or Laborer General

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Job Details Working Title: Temporary Highway Maintenance - Warren, MN Job Class: Transportation Generalist or Laborer-General Agency: Transportation Dept Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 04/18/2024 Closing Date: 04/30/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME Division/Unit: District 2B Work Shift/Work Hours: Day, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Days of Work: Monday - Thursday Travel Required: No Laborer-General Salary Range: $18.
18 - $22.
72 / hourly; $37,959 - $47,439 / annually Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $23.
34 - $29.
28 / hourly; $48,733 - $61,136 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME Work Area: Warren Truck Station End Date: 10/22/2024 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Telework Eligible: No Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
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Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary NOTE: There is one temporary job vacancy available for a highway maintenance worker for our summer season, working out of our Warren truck station.
Our first choice is to hire an applicant with a commercial driver's license, but we will also consider a general laborer.
The season will include dates from approximately May 22 - October 22, 2024 (some flexibility provided with schedule).
Highway Maintenance Under general supervision, an employee working as a general laborer or transportation generalist in highway maintenance performs daily, routine road surface maintenance activities to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair according to MnDOT standards.
General Laborers: Assists in activities required for roadside surface and roadside maintenance - mowing, brush removal, weed control, patching Provide traffic control in work zones Transportation Generalist: Operates and makes minor repairs to heavy equipment Perform all activities required for roadway and roadside maintenance: patching, culvert replacement, guardrail and mailbox repair Performs activities to maintain vegetation and control erosion, includes a variety of landscaping work Provide traffic control in work zones NOTE: The Transportation Generalist incumbents 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.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Transportation Generalist: A 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, per project needs.
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 (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.
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 physical 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, 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.
Application Details 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 https://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 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 Earned safe and sick time 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: https://www.
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