PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous MnDOT experience working as a laborer, Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist, or Transportation Generalist Senior.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires successful completion of the following:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. 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

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate 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 the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; 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

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.

JOB DUTIES – EXAMPLES OF WORK FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform construction surveys to assure accurate and timely calculations and construction control.
• Performs calculations to check plans for errors and computer survey staking notes.
• Performs all aspects of lead work to ensure the survey crew meets timeframes established by project needs.
• Lead and direct other members of the survey crew which may include a Transportation Generalist Senior/Transportation Generalist or student worker.
• Operate and oversee the operation of a total station and Global Positioning System receivers in the field to collect data accurately.
• Conduct land survey research, field work, and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Oversees all aspects of control surveys (horizontal, vertical, and photogrammetric) so that control is maintained in a timely manner.
• Set up, use and maintain survey equipment so that they crew has equipment functioning properly.
• Prepare, process, and evaluate all types of survey data for location and construction surveys from the survey crew.
• Operate computers using CADD drafting and computational software so that maps and other products are produced in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the maintenance of survey records and data files to ensure future accessibility resulting in cost savings on future projects.
• Respond to requests for survey data and related information from internal/external customers providing the requested information.
• Provide assistance to other crew chiefs creating electronic files for construction staking.