**Working Title: Surveys Technician / Snow & Ice - Transportation Generalist Senior** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** *This was previously announced internally only and is now being re-posted for all qualified job seekers. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply. + **Job ID** : 86213 + **Location** : Willmar + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. + **Date Posted** : 06/13/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/07/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : District 8 - Willmar / Land Management + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Willmar Program Delivery + **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. **This position is an onsite/in the field position.** **Surveys:** Performs Survey duties such as: + Performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead (Transportation Specialist) to maintain survey project timelines and ensure efficiency of the work area. + Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station to enable accurate collection of field survey data for highway construction plans, or to preform land, construction staking or location surveys. + Performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station to verify data accuracy. + Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities such as reviewing plans and notes to eliminateerrors and uploading / transferring electronic files to maximize efficiency. + Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment, including coordination of vehicle maintenance, as well as procures supplies for daily work responsibilities to maximize efficient use of time, equipment and materials. + Assists survey lead in field construction by creating and/or checking survey notes, recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way to ensure consistency and accuracy. + Sets up and operates global positioning systems to gather accurate horizontal and vertical position of monuments. + Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners to establish or relocate right of way boundaries. **Snow and Ice** : Performs Snow & Ice duties such as: + Maintain roadways for snow and ice control + Maintain documentation for snow and ice data **_PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:_** + **_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._** **Minimum Qualifications** **The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with at least:** + **Two years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location. Construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.** **OR** + **One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS one year experience performing roadway inspection, design or related activities;** + **Education Substitution:** **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.** + **A valid Class B CDL Permit and be able to obtain Class B CDL License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist. **Physical Requirements** Requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50# bags and moving articles weighing up to 70 pounds. This job also may require walking (up to 7-10 miles per day) and standing 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. Must be able to perform work safely in areas of heavy traffic and/or heavy equipment operation. **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 This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate obtaining 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.