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: Construction Inspectors
Job Class: Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/19/2024
• Closing Date: 05/20/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 1B - Virginia Maintn / Virginia Field Construction
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Transportation Associate Salary Range: $21.84 - $22.50 / hourly; $45,601 - $46,980 / annually
• Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $23.34 - $29.28 / hourly; $48,734 - $61,137 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area: Virginia Contract Administration
• 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.

** 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.

**To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be submitted by May 06, 2024. Additional interviews to follow for vacancies not filled in the first round of interviews.

This posting is a multi-level posting. If positions are not filled by qualified applicants at the Transportation Generalist level, the positions will be filled at the Transportation Associate level.

The Transportation Associate and Transportation Generalist are the first two levels in our Transportation Specialist Series. These positions are important in our work as they help maintain our roads and are crucial in our efforts to keep friends, family and our communities traveling safely. In the summer, we focus on maintenance and repair, where in the winter, we focus on snow and ice removal, as well as other maintenance.

The Transportation Associate is a trainee position with a one-year probationary period. In this role we train you on our practices and to advance to a Transportation Generalist. We help you obtain your CDL, all while earning pay and benefits! Learn more about the Transportation Specialist Series here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/tss.html

Below are some examples of typical work for both the Transportation Associate and Transportation Generalist roles. The actual day to day work will be assigned based on the project or immediate need in support of keeping our families, friends and communities traveling safely through all weather and seasonal conditions. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

Contract Administration

• Obtains representative samples of bituminous, concrete, aggregate, grading and base materials and performs appropriate tests to ensure quality assurance.
• Performs the construction materials acceptance tests (such as gradations, density, air, beam, cylinder and slump) in the field as required to ensure quality of materials.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance.
• Checks the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Measures, computes and documents pay items to ensure proper payment for work done under the contract.
• Performs and implements inspection processes so that test failures are corrected.
• Monitors the work of contractor personnel to ensure compliance with established processes, practices, and specifications.
• Assists the Plant Monitor to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements.
• Assists in developing and designing elements for construction plans to ensure MnDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards are met.

Snow and Ice

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment
• Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup
• Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals
• Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management
• Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles

NOTE:The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-AM).

Hours of work

This is a full-time year-round position, with seasonal schedules (summer hours & winter hours). Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (4-10’s). Winter hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hours of work may include days, nights, weekends and holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions.

Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to assigned work locations within one hour of being called.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam Part 1:

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Associate level can be achieved with:

• Valid Driver’s License at the time of hire. Class B License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within six months from date of hire, or by September 2024.
• 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.

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with:

• A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas: contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, pre-design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, snow/ice, surveys, and/or traffic engineering. Credit will also be awarded for professional residential or commercial building construction.

OR

• A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
• 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.

Licenses

Have and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction (or the ability to obtain within 6 months from dates of hire).

Certification(s) in one or more of the following.(Must have ability to obtain all remaining required certifications within 12 months from date of hire):

• Aggregate Production Tester
• Grading and Base Tester
• Concrete Field Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector
• Construction Site Management
• ADA Inspection
• Additionally, position may require obtaining Concrete Plant Tester and Bituminous Plant Tester

Exam Part 2:

Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Student Worker, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.
• Level 1 Aggregate Production Certification (required for testing materials and gradations).

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

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
• This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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

If you have questions about the position, contact Susan Wallerstedt at susan.wallerstedt@state.mn.us or 218-349-4002.

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 Susan Wallerstedt at susan.wallerstedt@state.mn.us.

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 report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive 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.

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