Working Title: Bridge Maintenance Worker/Snow and Ice
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1000.
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.
This job announcement was previously posted and is being reposted to fill the remaining vacancies. This job announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies with Metro Bridge Maintenance at the following locations: Plymouth Days and Plymouth Nights, Spring Lake Park (days), Forest Lake (days), and Maplewood (days).
Job Duties: Examples of work include, but are not limited to:
Function – Bridge Maintenance:
The shift differential for employees working on assigned shifts which begin before 6:00 A.M. or which end at or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M on that shift. Such shift differential shall be in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay and shall be included in all payroll calculations but shall not apply during periods of paid leave. An employee who requests and is approved by their supervisor to work before 6 A.M. or after 6 P.M., shall not be eligible for the shift differential.
Night Maintenance Premium Pay
Maintenance employees working night shifts of durations lasting three (3) months or more, covered by the AFSCME agreement, shall receive Night Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for all shifts which start between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. This will apply to all hours worked between the hours of 7:00 pm and 5:30 am. Such premium pay shall be in addition to the employee’s hourly rate of pay, and any shift differential the employee would otherwise be entitled to. The premium pay shall be included in all payroll calculations for shifts actually worked, but shall not apply during periods of paid leave, or in calculations of back-pay.
Minimum Qualifications
The level of experience required to perform this job include:
Examples of concrete work may include grading; bridge construction, repair, and maintenance; or forming, placing, and finishing concrete.
Examples of iron work may include structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
Preferred Qualifications
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive motorized vehicles in on and off-road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting). The employee will occasionally operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may need to infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate through writing, speaking, and hearing, and able to communicate with the use of electronic communication equipment, i.e., telephone, 2-way radio, computer, etc.
Additional Requirements
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a Criminal Background Check, SEMA4 Records Check, Physical Exam, Drug Screening, Employment Verification, Reference Checks and Driver’s License Screening at the required level for the position with NONE of the following: a major traffic conviction in the past 5 years OR 4 or more minor violations OR 3 or more at-fault accidents in the last 3 years OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.
The incumbents will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines and semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).
Incumbents will be required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called in the event of an emergency and/or snow and ice event.
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 [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Rene Duffee at [email protected] or 651-234-7424.
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 Rene Duffee at [email protected].
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:
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:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. 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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applications with disabilities. Anyone who believes that they need a reasonable accommodation 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 MnDOT's Diversity and Inclusion Office to request an accommodation by: email: [email protected] or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or; using MN Relay 711.
The MNDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/08/2024
- Closing Date: 10/31/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Metro District/Bridge Maintenance
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM and Night Shift: 7:00PM - 5:30AM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $25.15 - $32.52 / hourly; $52,513 - $67,902 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area: Plymouth, Spring Lake Park, Forest Lake, or Maplewood
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1000.
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.
This job announcement was previously posted and is being reposted to fill the remaining vacancies. This job announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies with Metro Bridge Maintenance at the following locations: Plymouth Days and Plymouth Nights, Spring Lake Park (days), Forest Lake (days), and Maplewood (days).
Job Duties: Examples of work include, but are not limited to:
Function – Bridge Maintenance:
- Performs and maintains necessary repairs and installations in steel fabrication and erection of bridges and structures so that structural integrity is maintained at the lowest safety risk and inconvenience to the public.
- Performs concrete work for the construction/ repair of bridges and structures so that concrete will be correctly placed, consolidated, finished, and cured to a proper surface in accordance with specifications.
- Performs carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings, and structures to ensure proper construction, remodeling, and forming is completed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with standards and relevant building codes.
- Assists with safety inspections on bridges and structures, clean and prepare bridges, buildings, and structures for painting to ensure structural integrity is maintained according to Federal and State requirements.
- Provide traffic control set up.
- Maintains roadways for snow and ice control.
- Removes snow from roadways and shoulders.
- Opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow.
- Removes snow from rights of way or yards.
- Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions.
- Removes ice and material from culverts.
The shift differential for employees working on assigned shifts which begin before 6:00 A.M. or which end at or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M on that shift. Such shift differential shall be in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay and shall be included in all payroll calculations but shall not apply during periods of paid leave. An employee who requests and is approved by their supervisor to work before 6 A.M. or after 6 P.M., shall not be eligible for the shift differential.
Night Maintenance Premium Pay
Maintenance employees working night shifts of durations lasting three (3) months or more, covered by the AFSCME agreement, shall receive Night Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for all shifts which start between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. This will apply to all hours worked between the hours of 7:00 pm and 5:30 am. Such premium pay shall be in addition to the employee’s hourly rate of pay, and any shift differential the employee would otherwise be entitled to. The premium pay shall be included in all payroll calculations for shifts actually worked, but shall not apply during periods of paid leave, or in calculations of back-pay.
Minimum Qualifications
The level of experience required to perform this job include:
- Two (2) years of experience performing carpentry OR concrete OR iron work OR a combination of one or more of these activities.
Examples of concrete work may include grading; bridge construction, repair, and maintenance; or forming, placing, and finishing concrete.
Examples of iron work may include structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
- Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
- Valid Class D Driver's License AND a Class A CDL Permit with no airbrake restriction AND a tanker endorsement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Class A or B CDL with no airbrake restriction and a tanker endorsement
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive motorized vehicles in on and off-road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting). The employee will occasionally operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may need to infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate through writing, speaking, and hearing, and able to communicate with the use of electronic communication equipment, i.e., telephone, 2-way radio, computer, etc.
Additional Requirements
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a Criminal Background Check, SEMA4 Records Check, Physical Exam, Drug Screening, Employment Verification, Reference Checks and Driver’s License Screening at the required level for the position with NONE of the following: a major traffic conviction in the past 5 years OR 4 or more minor violations OR 3 or more at-fault accidents in the last 3 years OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.
The incumbents will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines and semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).
Incumbents will be required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called in the event of an emergency and/or snow and ice event.
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 [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Rene Duffee at [email protected] or 651-234-7424.
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 Rene Duffee at [email protected].
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
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
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. 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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applications with disabilities. Anyone who believes that they need a reasonable accommodation 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 MnDOT's Diversity and Inclusion Office to request an accommodation by: email: [email protected] or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 or; using MN Relay 711.
The MNDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.