Laborer General - Construction & Surveys

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.

Job Class: Laborer-General

Working Title: Laborer General - Construction & Surveys

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/25/2022
• Closing Date: 03/11/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Surveys St Cloud
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday-Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.81 - $21.01/hourly; $35,099 - $43,868/annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Surveys and Construction
• End Date: Anticipated 6 month duration
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: No

This will be used to fill 5 Laborer General positions. Two (2) positions will be located in St. Cloud Surveys, two (2) position will be located in Baxter Surveys, and one (1) position will be in St. Cloud Construction. They will last for a duration of roughly 6 months starting on or around April 11, 2022. These two function's responsibilities will be described below:

Surveys:

This Laborer General position in Surveys will assist Transportation Series employees in performing work in the area of land, location and construction surveys.

Construction:

This Laborer General position will perform Contract Administration duties including: construction field inspection, materials testing, preparation of project documentation, and related work as required.

• 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 general 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 heavy physical labor work 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.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Required for the Construction General Laborer position:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist
• Survey or mapping experience
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Knowledge of Trimble data collectors, Total Stations and GPS receivers.

The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires occasional lifting objects such as 75-pound bags of sample materials; and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain, may require accessing areas which require additional personal protective equipment [i.e. fall protection, life jacket, respirator, etc.], may involve inspecting work in awkward and/or difficult to access locations, or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

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

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

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.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kris Larson at kris.larson@state.mn.us or 218/828-5743.

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 careers@state.mn.us. 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: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; 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.