Working Title: Transportation Generalist Senior -Soils/Snow & Ice
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 91663
Location : Bemidji
Telework Eligible : Yes - flexibility possible after probation, as determined by policy and supervisor approval
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/26/2026
Closing Date : 02/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 2A - Bemidji / Program Manager
Work Shift/Work Hours : Winter, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday; Summer, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday
Days of Work : (as above)
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 : Bemidji Soils unit/Lab
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.
Telework: This position may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office once the probationary period has been completed. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
This position will perform moderately difficult para-engineering duties in the operation of soils and pavement sampling equipment to obtain soils, rock and pavement samples and ground water information. Also includes processing soils data to be used in roadway and foundation design. Duties include but are not limited to:
Completes the set-up and operates the soils sampling and testing equipment.
Maintains the soils sampling and testing equipment so that it stays in good working order.
Obtains field soils data and enters this information into computer software programs.
Assists in completion of field in situ tests of soil strengths for foundation design.
Performs operational needs such as traffic control support, assists in the field staking of sampling locations or acquiring field supplies.
Records digital and handwritten field data and sampling information, then downloads, organizes and archives this information.
Creates basic soils profiles.
Assists with the technical certification program training for agency and external personnel.
This position will also perform snow and ice duties. Some specific duties include but are not limited to:
Maintains roadways for snow and ice control
Prepares and inspects winter equipment
Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup
Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals
Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes
Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management
Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles
Minimum Qualifications
The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with:
Two years of experience performing soils or materials testing related activities.
OR
One year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.
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.
Class A or B CDL with no air brake restrictions at the time of application. Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
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 75-pound auger flights and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects such as drilling and sampling equipment. 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 frequent exposure to weather elements on a daily basis.
While performing the duties of snow & ice, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. On a daily basis, the employee will work in high volume traffic zones in day and nighttime conditions. Typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum by pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags of de-icing chemicals and plow blades. This job also may require walking or 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. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven sloping ground. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying). The employee will operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures, in on & off-road conditions. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury.
Note: 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 an undue hardship.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be able to obtain the following technical certifications within one year, or as training is available: Aggregate Production, Grading & Base.
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 acetylmorphine (6-AM).
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.
It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employee 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.
