State of Minnesota Hiring for Laborer General – Construction or Survey Unit at Thief River Falls, MN Full Time

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Laborer General – Construction or Survey Unit
Job Class: Laborer-General (2)
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/31/2023
• Closing Date: 04/13/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 2B – TRF Field Construction or TRF Survey Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday – Construction, Monday – Thursday – Surveys
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $17.23 – $21.54 / hourly; $35,976 – $44,975 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 – Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Thief River Falls Contract Administration (Construction) unit or Surveys unit
• End Date: 09/26/2023
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

2 Vacancies for General Laborers: Approximate season: June 1 – September 26, 2023

Laborer position in Surveys will assist in performing routine survey activities and operate and maintain survey crew equipment and supplies. (1)

Laborer position in Construction will assist the Inspectors on job sites with materials testing, quantity documentation and basic duties to ensure program delivery requipements of the unit are accomplished. (1)

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, Laborer General applicants must meet all the following:

• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directions sufficient to interpret, communicate and carry out verbal assignments, safely, efficiently, and independently.
• Possess the ability to perform manual labor sufficient to complete assignments. Strength and ability necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.
• Endurance required to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain and wind.
• Ability to understand survey equipment including the operation of digital level equipment, personal computers, and GPS receiver.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Survey or mapping experience
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Knowledge of Trimble data collectors, Total Stations, and GPS receivers.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Higher Education students studying for a ConstructionTechnology, Civili Engineering, GIS or Land Surveying degree.

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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of these job will vary, but typically requires the ability to lift up to100 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or moving or standing or sitting 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 physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. May require frequent exposure to weather elements year round (cold and hot) on a daily basis as well as working near traffic and heavy construction equipment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Debra Graves at [email protected] or 218-407-7137.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Debra Graves at [email protected]

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Note: Temporary positions are not elibigle for benefits.

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] Please indicate what assistance you need.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: [email protected]; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.