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Working Title: Materials Testing Technician - Transportation Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

(NOTE: This position will be posted concurrently for 3-day courtesy, D8 lateral, D8 promotional, Statewide Voluntary Transfer, and Open Competitive concurrently. Courtesy applicants will be considered first, followed by D8 lateral bids, then D8 promotional, then Statewide voluntary transfer, and open competitive last.)

• Job ID : 82089

• Location : Marshall Materials Lab

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/25/2024

• Closing Date : 12/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Materials

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.74 - $37.83 / hourly; $57,921 - $78,989 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Marshall Project Delivery

• 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.

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Verifies records and prioritizes incoming materials samples so they are properly identified, logged in, and scheduled for testing to meeting required time frames.

• Performs all aspects of bituminous and concrete testing.

• Perform I.A.I. duties and Plant Certification in the absence of the Independent Assurance Inspector.

• Maintains tests, calibrates and documents of materials lab equipment to meet AMRL, CCRL, ACI Accreditation, to ensure that equipment is ready for use and accuracy of equipment life is maximized.

• Perform Lead Lab roles in the absence of the District Lab Supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned. May include but not limited to performing all aspects of aggregate testing and assisting Soils Engineer in the preparation of Materials Design Recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Specialist level can be achieved with:

• Four years of experience performing materials testing.

OR

• Three years of experience performing materials testing activities and one year of experience in any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas.

• Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

• 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.

• A valid MN Class “D” Driver’s license

• Technical Certifications:

• Must have the following Technical Certifications at time of hire:

• Aggregate Production

• Bituminous Plant I

• Bituminous Street

• Concrete Field I

• Grading & Base I

• Concrete Plant

• Must obtain within 1 year from hire:

• Bituminous Plant II

• Concrete Strength

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires occasionally lifting articles such as 60-pound material samples, and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects or materials such as aggregate, bituminous, concrete samples in various shapes and weights. This job may require walking or standing to significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and leg controls.

Weather elements: May require some exposure to weather elements.

An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose undue hardship.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

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.