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Working Title: Transportation Maintenance Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional/Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 82601

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/14/2024

• Closing Date : 05/15/2025

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

• Division/Unit : District 6A - Rochester / Bridge Maintenance Rochester

• Work Shift/Work Hours : See Job Summary Below

• Days of Work : See Job Summary Below

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range SWPP: $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly

• Salary Range SWPP SR: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : 08/29/2025

• 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.

MnDOT District 6 may fill up to 3 summer Transportation Maintenance Student Workers in location and departments listed below.

Materials (Rochester – 1 position)

Assist the Materials Lab in performing various materials property tests on materials used for road and bridge construction, assist the Auger Crew with performing field investigation of place pavements and soils and/or assist Material Engineers with collecting and compiling data from various historical sources.

Typical Hours (Monday - Friday) 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Bridge Office/Maintenance/Inspection (Rochester – 1 position/ Owatonna – 1 position)

Assist the Bridge staff working on program bridge projects and bridges that are being added into the program. May assist with project contracts and other bridge documentation/files. Assist in various field activities including working with bridge maintenance crews on projects such as painting, structural repairs, and crack sealing; and working with the Construction team on bridge replacement, and reconstruction projects. Will also assist with bridge inspection.

Typical Hours (Monday – Thursday) 6:30AM – 5:00PM

*The job class noted above is Student Worker Para Professional. However, vacancies may be filled at the Student Worker Para Professional or Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior job classes based on educational status and history. Salary will be paid commensurate with classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older

• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.

• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.

• 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.

• Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Carpentry, Masonry, Construction Management, Laboratory Science, or related program.

• Full-time student 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, and reference checks; some positions may require 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.

• 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.

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.