Transportation Generalist - Road Maintenance

Transportation Generalist - Road Maintenance

Job Class : Transportation Generalist

Agency : Transportation Department

Location : Dresbach

Telework Eligible : No

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Salary Range : $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

Work Area : Dresbach Truck Station

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.

MnDOT District 6 may fill up to 1 Transportation Generalist vacancy at the Dresbach Truck Station in District 6 :

Summer hours are Monday - Thursday 6 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Winter hours are Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm; or a snow and ice shift, 12 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm (A shift) or 12 : 00 pm - 12 : 00 am (B shift). During snow & ice operations employees are split into an A and B shift and will receive 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the event. Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called.

This is a continual posting and will be used to fill positions as they become vacant prior to the end of the posting date.

Some Examples of Work for This Position Are Listed Below But Not Limited To The Following :

Function : Road Surface / Roadway Maintenance

• Perform all activities required for roadside maintenance
• Perform all roadway surface maintenance activities
• Service and make minor repairs to operating equipment
• Provide traffic control
• Perform basic construction monitoring duties and basic inspection activities
• Other duties as required

Function : Snow and Ice

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE : Please ensure that your resume clearly addresses the required experiences / skills listed below in order to continue in the hiring process.

Exam Part 1 : The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with :

Exam Part 2 : 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.

Physical Requirements : The physical demands of this job will vary but typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and / or leg controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. Weather elements : Will require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional 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). 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. For positions that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) candidates must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse AND pass a drug test. 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 results), is 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. A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 month period of time will disqualify a candidate.

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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.