**Working Title: Foundations Drill Crew** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 82387 + **Location** : Maplewood + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/28/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Materials / Materials & Road Research + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Office of Materials/Maplewood Lab + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1,000.** ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This position was previously announced 12/06/2024 – 12/12/2024 and 12/20/2024-01/09/2025. This position is being re-announced for additional applicants. Previous applicants do not need to reapply unless they wish to provide new or additional information. ** 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. This posting will be used to fill 2 positions. The position will assist in performing and/or perform field operations of the Foundations Unit while operating the soil testing and sampling equipment in a safe and efficient manner for the investigation of subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater properties at transportation related sites across the State of Minnesota. Examples of work for this TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR (TGS) vacancy include but are not limited to: + Transport vehicles and heavy equipment. + Maintain support vehicles and drilling equipment for subsurface investigation activities. + Operate field equipment to investigate subsurface conditions. + Investigate subsurface conditions through testing and sample collection. **Minimum Qualifications** + A valid Class A CDL with no air brake restriction AND a tanker endorsement; AND + Two years of experience performing soils or materials testing related activities; OR + One year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc. + 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. (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. **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist with documented satisfactory performance. **Additional Requirements** **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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical. 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.