Working Title: Student Worker/Civil Technicians

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional/Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83653

• Location : Duluth; Grand Rapids; Virginia

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/31/2025

• Closing Date : 03/03/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 1A - Program Delivery / Surveys

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Student Worker Para Professional Salary Range: $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly; $36,707 - $42,971 / annually

• Student Worker Para Professional Senior Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Various within District 1

• End Date : 08/27/2025

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 job posting will be used to fill multiple Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering student worker positions for the summer of 2025. Positions will assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout MnDOT, District 1, by performing pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

Students will gain hands-on transportation work experience. Examples of assignments may include Construction, Surveys, Bridge, Major Projects, Materials, and Traffic. Jobs are available in Duluth, Virginia, and Grand Rapids

A valid driver’s license is required for most of the positions.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months.

• Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.

• Applicants will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to their appointment.

• Applicants must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. This information is needed to determine eligibility.

• As part of your application, please include a current resume and transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable).

• Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or students who have at least one year or more left in school before completing their program.

• Candidates enrolled as a full-time student in any Engineering Discipline, including Civil Technology or Construction Management degree with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Physical Requirements

Varies based on type of work. If work is physical in nature, a pre-employment physical may be required.

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

• Pre-employment physical

• This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having 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.

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.