**Working Title: Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate** **Agency: Transportation Department** + **Job ID** : 91945 + **Location** : Baxter + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/06/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/17/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 3-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : District 3A - Brainerd / Construction Baxter + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Transportation Generalist Salary Range:** $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 / annually + **Transportation Associate Salary Range:** $23.16 - $23.86 / hourly; $48,358 - $49.820 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME + **Work Area** : District 3 Baxter - Construction 60%, Surveys 40% + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **This posting will be used to fill 2 positions in Construction/Surveys department. **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. NOTE: THIS POSTING REPRESENTS A MULTI-LEVEL POSTING. IF THIS POSITION IS NOT FILLED BY A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AT THE TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST LEVEL, THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT THE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE LEVEL. **_Job Duties:_** **Examples of work for this specific,** **Transportation Generalist** **, vacancy include but are not limited to:** **Function: Construction** + Obtains representative samples of bituminous, concrete, aggregate, grading and base materials and performs appropriate tests to ensure quality assurance. + Performs the construction materials acceptance tests (such as gradations, density, air, beam, cylinder and slump) in the field as required to ensure quality of materials. + Reads and interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance. + Checks the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. + Measures, computes and documents pay items to ensure proper payment for work done under the contract. + Performs and implements inspection processes so that test failures are corrected. + Monitors the work of contractor personnel to ensure compliance with established processes, practices, and specifications. + Assists the Plant Monitor to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements. **Function: Surveys** + Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station. + Performs basic data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station. + Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities. + Assists in the set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment. + Assists survey lead in field construction. + Sets up and operates global positioning systems and base stations. + Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners. + Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment. + Assists in preparing mapping and aero-triangulation projects. + Performs file maintenance and back-up of regular and archived mapping files. **Examples of work for this specific,** **Transportation Associate,** **vacancy include but are not limited to:** **Function: Construction** + Learn to perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly and according to specification. + Learn to inspect contractor’s work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specification and special provisions. + Learn to document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractor promptly, to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations. **Function: Surveys** + Assist Transportation Series employees in performing routine survey activities so that project needs are met. **Minimum Qualifications** **The level of experience to perform this job at the** **Transportation Generalist** **level can be achieved with one (1) year of experience in a combination of the following areas:** + Experience in contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, pre-design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, snow/ice, surveys, and/or traffic engineering. Credit will also be awarded for professional residential or commercial building construction. **AND** + A minimum of six (6) months of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), mapping, geodetic or related activities. **OR** + 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).Please note: Candidates in their final year of a listed degree above are also eligible to apply, but all offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing the educational requirement. + 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. + Valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License. + Applicants that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office. **Certifications:** + Ability to obtain the remaining trainings within 12 months of hire: Aggregate Production, Grading and Base I, Concrete Field I, Bituminous Street I, ADA Inspection, Construction Site Management. **The level of experience to perform this job at the** **Transportation Associate** **level can be achieved with:** + 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. + Valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License. + Applicants that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the bid is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office. **Certifications:** + Ability to obtain within 12 months of hire:Aggregate Production, Grading and Base I, Concrete Field I, Bituminous Street I, ADA Inspection, Construction Site Management. **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist. **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 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.