Job Information
State of Minnesota Bridge Maintenance - Transportation Generalist or Transportation Generalist Senior in Marshall, Minnesota
Working Title: Bridge Maintenance - Transportation Generalist or Transportation Generalist Senior
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
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 : 06/11/2024
Closing Date : 06/24/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Marshall Bridge
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $25.15 - $32.52 / hourly; $52,513 - $67,901 / annually
Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $22.34 - $29.28 / hourly; $48,734 - $61,137 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Marshall
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
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Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy at the Transportation Generalist Senior level include but are not limited to:
Bridge Maintenance
Performs and maintains necessary repairs and installations in the area of steel fabrication and erection of bridges and structures.
Performs concrete work for the construction/ repair of bridges and structures.
Performs carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings and structures.
Cleans and prepares bridges, buildings, and structure surfaces for painting.
Assists with or leads safety inspections on bridges and structures.
Transfers and operates the full range of heavy equipment used by MnDOT.
Determines proper traffic control layout in accordance with the Traffic Control Field Manual.
Determines equipment, tools, materials and supplies needed to complete assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Snow and Ice
- Maintains roadways for snow and ice control removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; and removes ice and material from culverts.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy at the Transportation Generalist level include but are not limited to:
Performs or assists in performing necessary repairs and installations in the area of steel fabrication and erection for bridges and structures.
Performs or assists in performing concrete work for the construction/ repair of bridges and structures.
Performs or assists in performing carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings and structures.
Cleans and prepares bridges, buildings, and structure surfaces for painting.
Assists with safety inspections on bridges and structures.
Transfers and operates the full range of heavy equipment used by MnDOT.
Determines proper traffic control layout and performs traffic control in accordance with the Traffic Control Field Manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Snow and Ice
- Maintains roadways for snow and ice control removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; and removes ice and material from culverts.
Note: This position is an onsite/in the field position
Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Generalist Senior Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience performing carpentry OR concrete OR iron work OR a combination of one or more of these activities.
Examples of carpentry may include: building construction; building repairs; or framing.
Examples of concrete work may include: grading; bridge construction, repair and maintenance; or forming, placing and finishing concrete.
Examples of iron work may include: structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
Note: A Two year technical trades training or degree (e.g., carpentry, concrete /masonry, etc.) or equivalent may be substituted 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 transcript. )
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 .
License
A valid Driver’s License with the ability to upgrade to a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction within 6 months from dates of hire. MnDOT will provide on the job training to obtain a Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction.
Certifications
NHI Course: Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, (Bridge Safety Inspection 1) within 1 year of hire or placement.
Transportation Generalist Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience performing carpentry OR concrete OR iron work OR a combination of one or more of these activities.
Examples of carpentry may include: building construction; building repairs; or framing.
Examples of concrete work may include: grading; bridge construction, repair and maintenance; or forming, placing and finishing concrete.
Examples of iron work may include: structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
OR
Note: A two year technical trades training or degree (e.g., carpentry, concrete/ masonry) may substitute for one year of experience listed above. ( In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript.)
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.
License
A valid Driver’s License with the ability to upgrade to a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction within 6 months from dates of hire. MnDOT will provide on the job training to obtain a Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.
Valid Class A CDL MN Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.
Additional Requirements
A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. 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.
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).
The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called .
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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate
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.
** 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.
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.