Working Title: Temporary Laborer General - Construction Inspection/Construction Surveys

Job Class: Laborer-General

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/26/2024

• Closing Date : 05/13/2024 or until filled.

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 2B - TRF Field Construction

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday Construction, Monday - Thursday Surveys

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $18.18 - $22.72 / hourly; $37,959 - $47,439 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Thief River Falls Contract Administration (Construction), Thief River Falls Survey unit

• End Date : aproximately 09/24/2024 (flexible)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 25, 2024 (allows for some flexibility)

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 requirements 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.

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.