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Working Title: Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 77894

• Location : Baxter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 3A - Brainerd / Sign Shop Baxter

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• 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 : District 3 Baxter Sign Shop

• 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.

• This position exists to perform skilled road maintenance, snow and ice control activities, roadway signing, roadway maintenance and sign replacement to keep roadways and roadsides safe, clear and in good repair according to Mn/DOT standards, and perform related work as required such as asset management (TAMS) and work manager programs.

• Installs, repairs, and removes permanent signs and messages.

• Installs emergency and temporary signing on detours, constructions projects and other emergency projects.

• Installs message painting/taping.

• Stakes sign locations and conducts Gopher One Calls.

• Conducts field sign inspections.

• Determines proper traffic control layout and performs traffic control.

• Transfers and operates the full range of heavy equipment used by Mn/DOT.

• Partially fabricates standard signs such as speed limit numbers, mile markers, and County Road signs.

• Maintains a history of signs using TAMS and work manager programs.

• Tracks sign inventory so that signs are ordered and material is on hand.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

• One year of experience performing any of the following:sign installation and maintenance, roadway and roadside maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, operating heavy equipment, farm experience, snow plow operations, road construction, etc.;

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement.

• Crane qualified within 6 months of hire.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. 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.

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

· 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 test 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.

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.