Construction Worker

Join the MnDOT Team for the 2026 Construction Season!

MnDOT Metro District has 2026 Construction Season temporary vacancies in Roadway Construction Inspection and Construction Surveys. These positions may start between March through May and may be employed for through the summer of 2026 only or may continue for a duration of up to one year. These positions are great opportunities to gain experience that may lead to a permanent position with MnDOT.

The responsibilities for each area include, but are not limited to:

• Roadway Construction Inspection: incumbents will provide support to contract administration and field inspection personnel.
• Surveys: incumbents will assistance in performing field survey responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Positions will be filled in the Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist, or Transportation Generalist Senior classifications. The salary and classification will be determined based on education and/or experience of the selected candidates. The minimum qualifications for each classification are as follows:

TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE

• A valid Class D Driver’s License AND the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver - Class B license with no air brake restrictions and tanker endorsement.

TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST

• Twelve months of experience performing activities in either Surveys (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), or Construction (roadway, bridge construction, residential or commercial instruction) or related activities.

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

TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR

• Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) or Surveys activities (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.) or related activities.
• NOTE: 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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 2/2/2026:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “90453” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn – job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.