Working Title: Construction Inspectors and/or Survey Crew Members
Job Class: Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist, or Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 90453
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/25/2025
Closing Date : 02/02/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Metro / Northeast Resident Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Transportation Associate Salary Range: $23.16 - $23.86 / hourly; $48,358 - $49,819 / annually
Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 / annually
Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Oakdale Construction, Golden Valley Construction, Golden Valley Surveys, Oakdale Surveys,
End Date : November 24, 2026, approximately
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.
**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.
MnDOT Metro District has 2026 Construction Season temporary vacancies in Roadway Construction Inspection and Construction Surveys for our Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Mendota Heights, and Oakdale offices. These positions may start between March through May and may be employed for the summer of 2026 only or may continue for a duration of up to one year. These positions are great opportunities to gain experience that may lead to a permanent position within MnDOT.
Positions will be filled in the Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist, or Transportation Generalist Senior classifications. The salary and classification will be determined based on education and/or experience of the selected candidates.
The responsibilities for each area include, but are not limited to:
Roadway Construction Inspection: incumbents will provide support to contract administration and field inspection personnel.
Surveys: incumbents will provide assistance in performing field survey responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for each classification are as follows:
TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE
Exam Part 1:
A valid Class D Driver's License AND the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver - Class B license with no air brake restrictions and tanker endorsement.
TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST
Exam Part 1:
Twelve months of experience performing activities in either Surveys (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), or Construction (roadway, bridge construction, residential or commercial instruction) or related activities.
OR
A two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent
TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR
Exam Part 1:
Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) or Surveys activities (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.) or related activities.
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).
EXAM PART 2
Exam Part 2 for the Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist and Transportation Generalist Senior classifications require receipt of a passing score of Level 5 or higher on the math and reading portion of the computerized math and reading assessment. [The job offer is contingent on passing a basic math and reading test.] Applicants meeting Exam Part 1 will be contacted to test and may select a test site based on their geographic availability.
ALL POSITIONS WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:
Valid Class D Driver's License.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience performing Contract Administration (Roadway Construction) and/or Land Surveying/Geomatics work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary but may require the ability to joint lift up to 150 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects of various weights. This job also may require walking, moving, standing, 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 may require strenuous physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. For a complete list of physical requirements, please contact Valerie Ringhofer at 612-505-7831 (https://hcm.systems.state.mn.us/psc/admin/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/612-505-7831) or Kim Rice at 651-234-7426 (https://hcm.systems.state.mn.us/psc/admin/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/651-234-7426) .
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA 4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver's License Verification
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.
