Working Title: Construction Inspector - Transportation Generalist Senior
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Department
Job ID : 90857
Location : Owatonna
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/17/2025
Closing Date : 01/07/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 6B - Owatonna / Construction Owatonna
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Owatonna
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.
Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.
Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.
Performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely.
Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for less complex construction projects or recommends the application of enforcement procedures to the Chief Inspector when working on the most complex projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
Monitors contractor and traffic control safety practices, ensures personal safety is protected, and ensures the project is completed using applicable safety practices, rules and programs.
Provides work direction to assistant inspectors and/or student workers in gaining required technical skills through MnDOT's technical certification program.
Measures, computes, documents, and enters pay items into Field Ops and determines amount of payment to contractor.
Interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance.
Monitors concrete and bituminous plants to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements.
Assists with final reviews on construction projects to ensure contractors have the appropriate certification.
Specifically for Bridge Construction Inspection, conducts steel fabrication inspection, pre-stressed concrete beam inspection, pre-cast concrete pipe and culvert inspection or other inspection of fabricated structural products not being manufactured at the construction site sufficient to do bridge structural materials inspection and non-destructive testing.
Perform snow and ice duties such as maintaining roadways and preparing and inspecting winter equipment.
The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a valid Class D driver's license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain it as a condition of employment.
NOTE: The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM).
The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior (TGS) level can be achieved with:
Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; OR
A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering; OR
Educational Substitution: 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.
Applicants that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. Acceptance of the job is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.The required score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. If previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, applicant may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.
Required Certifications: ( required at the time of hire or placement in the position)
Aggregate Production Tester Certification (APTC)
Concrete Field Tester Certification (CFTC)
Grading & Base Tester Certification (GBTC)
Bituminous Street Inspector Certification (BSIC)
Ability to obtain and maintain when available:
Concrete Field Inspector Certificate (CFIC)
Grading & Base Inspector Certification (GBIC)
Bridge Construction Inspection
Erosion/Sediment Control Inspector/Installer
Concrete Plant Inspector
Preferred Qualifications
Bituminous Plant Tester Certification (BPTC)
Signal & Lighting
Erosion/Sediment Control Site Management
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
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.
