Job Information
State of Minnesota Summer Laborers (Construction & Highway Maintenance) in Duluth, Minnesota
Working Title: Summer Laborers (Construction & Highway Maintenance)
Job Class: Laborer - General
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 83999
Location : Duluth; Virginia
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/08/2025
Closing Date : 04/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 1A - Duluth / Lakes Subarea
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Various
End Date : October 7, 2025
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
** 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.
To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be submitted by February 21, 2025. Additional interviews to follow for vacancies not filled in the first round of interviews.
Laborers are valued members of District 1’s maintenance teams and to MnDOT’s summer operations. Day to day work isn’t limited to but may include:
Assisting in maintaining the roadway surfaces and shoulders
Debris removal from roadways, right-of-ways and roadsides
Assist with traffic control in high volume traffic settings
Road side mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance
Assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails
Assist in bridge maintenance activities
This position performs work under close supervision
Positions in bridge maintenance will assist with performing daily routine work assignments following established procedures for bridge maintenance and other related structures. Duties may include but are not limited to:
Performing bridge maintenance and such as bridge flushing, concrete repair, deck crack sealing, pouring joint replacement/repair, and spot painting
Transferring and operating heavy equipment
Traffic control, flagging & standing for extended periods
Position requires horizontal, vertical and overhead work of the following: jackhammer work (35-85 pound hammers), mixing and placing concrete, concrete removal
Work is done in high traffic areas
Positions in Construction will assist the inspection team with daily routine work assignments following established procedures and project compliance standards. Day to day work for laborers in construction isn’t limited to but may include:
Assisting in performing routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work
Assisting in the inspection team to perform frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (grading and base, bituminous, and concrete, for example)
Assisting in analyzing test results, verifies material quality, reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies
Assists the inspection team on complex multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the guidance of a project engineer/principal engineer and chief inspector to ensure successful completion of projects
Assists the Plant Monitor to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements
Locations may include the following work areas in District 1 (Northeastern MN):
Truck Stations: McGregor, Floodwood, Grand Rapids, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, International Falls, Cook, Pine City, Carlton, Moose Lake, Pine City, & Sandstone
Traffic Services: Duluth (Pike Lake) & Virginia
Bridge Maintenance: Virginia
Construction: Duluth
These positions are anticipated to run from approximately April 23, 2025 - October 07, 2025.
Regular summer hours for these positions are 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Applicants interested in applying for this position must do so during the posting period.
These positions require a good driving record and a valid Class D Driver's License at time of application. Driver's license history will be reviewed.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have written and oral communication skills sufficient to keep records and read and interpret directions.
Must have the ability to learn the knowledge of heavy equipment, capabilities, and uses.
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
The position requires a valid Class D Driver's License at the time of application. Please include this information in your application or resume when applying.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary but typically requires the ability to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or moving or standing or sitting to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job will require strenuous physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. May require frequent exposure to weather elements year-round (cold and hot) on a daily basis as well as working near traffic and heavy construction equipment.
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.