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Working Title: Laborer General

Job Class: Laborer-General

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 85444

• Location : Willmar

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Temporary

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/15/2025

• Closing Date : 05/14/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Willmar Maintenance Area

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Willmar Truck Station

• End Date : 09/09/2025

• 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 8 has up to 9 General Laborer positions this summer. Locations may include; Willmar, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Glencoe, Olivia, Redwood Falls, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Madison, Marshall, Tracy, Slayton, or Pipestone.

These positions will work full-time hours Monday through Thursday and are anticipated to run from approximately mid-May to mid-September. No evenings or weekends.

Positions will be available in the following areas:

Highway Maintenance

Assist in maintaining the roadway surfaces and shoulders; debris removal from roadways, right-of-ways and roadsides; assist with traffic control in high volume traffic settings; roadside mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance; assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails

Marshall or Willmar Bridge

Assist in the repair and maintenance of bridges and building structures. Assist in the area of steel fabrication, concrete work, and carpentry work.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work.

• Ability to understand oral directions sufficient to carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments. Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.

• Endurance necessary to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• These positions require a good driving record and a valid Class D Driver's License at time of application. Driver's license history will be reviewed.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 3 months of work experience in light construction or similar field

Additional Requirements

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

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.