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Laborer General

State of Minnesota • Baxter, MN • 20h ago

Working Title: Laborer General

Job Class: Laborer-General

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID : 91939

Location : Baxter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02/06/2026

Closing Date : 02/17/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 3-AFSCME

Division/Unit : District 3A - Brainerd / Surveys Baxter

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Thursday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.96 - $24.21 / hourly; $43,764 - $50,550 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area : Surveys Baxter

End Date : 02/17/2026

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.

Job Duties:

Laborer General position in Surveys will assist Transportation Series employees in performing routine survey activities so that project needs are met.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, Laborer General applicants must meet all the following:

Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments.

Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.

Endurance necessary to perform indoor and outdoor tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

Valid Class D Driver's License.

Ability to understand oral directions sufficient to carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Survey or mapping experience

Experience using basic hand tools

Knowledge of Trimble data collectors, Total Stations, and GPS receivers

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.

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