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Working Title: Mechanic Assistant - Student Worker Para Professional Senior/Student Worker Para Professional

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/20/2024

• Closing Date : 05/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

• Division/Unit : Equipment Shop Rochester

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $16.82 - $19.69 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

• End Date : August 30, 2024

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

MnDOT District 6 is looking to fill a summer Student Worker Para Professional Senior/Student Worker Para Professional position in our Mechanic Shop. Typical Hours (Monday - Thursday) 6:00AM - 4:30PM OR (Monday - Friday) 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Job Description of Vacancy:

Enjoy working around heavy equipment? This position will help prepare older MnDOT equipment for auction, assist mechanics with scheduled and unscheduled heavy equipment maintenance, inspections and repairs. Duties will include organizing and light janitorial work around the equipment shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment repair, diagnosis, maintenance and modification of heavy-duty diesel trucks, agriculture equipment, gasoline powered vehicles and mechanical and electronic controlled systems for engine, brakes, drive train, steering, suspension and hydraulics.

• Knowledge of computer programs and software that is used in equipment repair, maintenance and fleet management such as windows-based computer programs and M5.

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize the workload to best fit the transportation needs. The ability to effectively respond to emergency situations.

• Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA of at least 2.0.

• Valid Class D Driver‘s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Mechanical Engineering or related program with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Physical Requirements

• Some of the jobs are physical in nature and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Weather elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

Please attach your resume and unofficial transcript as a single pdf document. (You will be asked to provide a copy of your transcript to verify your GPA prior to being invited to interview.)

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST INCLUDE AN ANTICIPATED GRADUATION/COMPLETION DATE ON THEIR RESUME. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO BE CONSIDERED.

Job offer to successful applicants will be contingent on passing student worker eligibility verification, criminal background, reference checks, pre-employment physical exam and driver’s license check. A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver‘s License within the last five (5) years may 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.