Transportation Generalist/Transportation Associate – Deer Lake Truck Station
About the role
The Transportation Generalist/Transportation Associate plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing Minnesota's roads, focusing on both summer and winter operations. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, with the Transportation Associate role serving as a training ground for promotion to the Transportation Generalist.
Responsibilities
Maintain and reconstruct roadways, right-of-ways, and road surfaces using various materials such as gravel, bituminous, and concrete.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including tractors, mowers, and small rollers, to ensure safe and efficient road maintenance.
Set up and manage traffic control systems to ensure the safety of employees and the traveling public during high-traffic areas.
Perform landscaping tasks, including planting, watering, seeding, sodding, trimming, and removing tree limbs and stumps.
Remove snow and ice from roadways and shoulders, prepare and inspect winter equipment, and perform snow route inspections and post-storm cleanup.
Requirements
A valid MN Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement, and the ability to upgrade to a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
Experience in snow and ice control, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities.
Knowledge of English sufficient for communication with employees and the public, and maintaining routine written logs and simple records.
Qualifications
For Transportation Generalist: One year of experience in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities; or a combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent of one year of experience.
For Transportation Associate: A Commercial Driver's Permit with no air brake restrictions, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 3 months of hire.
Skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
Knowledge of traffic control procedures and winter maintenance techniques.
Benefits
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
Fertility care and diabetes care.
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborns or newly adopted children.
Pension plan for retirement income.
Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
Pay
Hourly range: $25.19 - $31.60
Annual range: $52,597 - $65,981
Schedule
Full-time, year-round position with seasonal schedules (summer hours & winter hours).
Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations.
Application
To apply, select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers.