Laborer General - Temporary

What drives you? At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system.
We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system.
You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good.
You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota.
You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization.
MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Job Details Working Title: Laborer General Job Class: Laborer-General Agency: Transportation Dept Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/27/2024 Closing Date: 03/26/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Marshall Maintenance Area Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $18.
18 - $22.
72 / hourly; $37,959 - $47,439 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep End Date: 9/10/2024 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Telework Eligible: No Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No 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.
Job Summary MnDOT District 8 has up to 9 General Laborer positions this summer.
Locations may include; Willmar, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Glencoe, Olivia, Redwood Falls, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Madison, Marshall, Tracy, Slayton, or Pipestone.
These positions will work full-time hours Monday through Thursday and are anticipated to run from approximately mid-May to mid-September.
No evenings or weekends.
The season's preferred dates would be approximately May 9 - September 10, 2024, but some flexibility can be provided with schedules.
Positions will be available in the following areas: Highway Maintenance Assist in maintaining the roadway surfaces and shoulders; debris removal from roadways, right-of-ways and roadsides; assist with traffic control in high volume traffic settings; roadside mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance; assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails.
Marshall or Willmar Bridge Assist in the repair and maintenance of bridges and building structures.
Assist in the area of steel fabrication, concrete work, and carpentry work.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work.
Ability to understand oral directions sufficient to carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
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 tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
These positions require a good driving record and a valid Class D Driver's License at time of application.
Driver's license history will be reviewed.
Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent 3 months of work experience in light construction or similar field Physical Requirements The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires the ability to lift 100 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.
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 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 Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.
mn.
us.
For additional information about the application process, go to https://www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Melisa Bryant at melisa.
bryant@state.
mn.
us or 320-894-6447.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Melisa Bryant at melisa.
bryant@state.
mn.
us.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
Accommodation: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, service and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities.
Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application; interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation.
Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.
dot@state.
mn.
us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: https://www.
dot.
state.
mn.
us/policy/hr/hr009.
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