**Working Title: Laborer General** **Job Class: Laborer-General** **Agency: Transportation Department** + **Job ID** : 83710 + **Location** : Baxter + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/30/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/12/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 3-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : District 3A - Brainerd / Surveys Baxter + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **Work Area** : District 3 - Baxter Surveys + **End Date** : 02/12/2025 + **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. *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. Laborer General position in Surveys will assist Transportation Series employees in performing routine survey activities so that project needs are met. **Minimum Qualifications** To qualify, Laborer General applicants must meet all the following: + **Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in survey work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions.** + **Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments.** + **Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.** + **Endurance necessary to perform indoor and outdoor tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.** + Valid Class D Driver's License. + **Ability to understand and follow verbal directions sufficient to interpret, communicate and carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist. + Survey or mapping experience. + Experience using basic hand tools. + Knowledge of Trimble data collectors, Total Stations, and GPS receivers. **Physical Requirements** **Pre-Employment Physical Exam:** 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 + Driver's License Check + 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.