Transportation Generalist/Transportation Associate - Nopeming Truck Station

About the role

The Transportation Generalist/Associate positions at the Nopeming Truck Station are integral to ensuring safe travel for residents and visitors. In the summer, these roles focus on road surface and roadside maintenance, while in the winter, they concentrate on snow and ice removal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconstruct roadways, right-of-ways, and road shoulders with gravel, bituminous, and concrete surfaces.
• Operate and maintain all tractor mowers and small rollers for road maintenance.
• Set up and manage traffic control systems to ensure safety during high traffic volumes.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as planting, watering, seeding, sodding, trimming, and removing tree limbs and stumps.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways and shoulders, open and widen roadways, and apply anti-icing and de-icing chemicals.
• Inspect and maintain snowplow equipment, sanders, and other winter equipment.
• Prepare and inspect snow routes and perform post-storm cleanup.
• Document snow and ice data for inventory and resource management.

Requirements

• One year of experience in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities.
• A valid MN Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient for communication with employees and the public.

Qualifications

• For Transportation Generalist: Completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (at least 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits).
• For Transportation Associate: 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.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment and snow clearing vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures and winter maintenance techniques.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• 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.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

• Transportation Associate: $23.57 - $24.98 / hourly; $49,214 - $50,697 / annually
• Transportation Generalist: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,597 - $65,981 / annually

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position with seasonal schedules (summer hours & winter hours).
• Summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (4-10’s).
• Winter hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.