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Summer Laborer - Cambridge

State of Minnesota • Cambridge, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Summer Laborer - Cambridge

Job Class: Laborer-General

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 92149

Location : Cambridge

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02/17/2026

Closing Date : 02/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

Division/Unit : TS Cambridge

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 : District 3 Cambridge Truck Station

End Date : 10/07/2026

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.

Shift & Normal Hours of Work:

Temp appointment: May - October, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

Note: This temporary appointment may end sooner due to workload and supervisor discretion.

Job Duties:

The purpose of this position is to provide building ground and landscaping maintenance at District 3B's various truck stations. Perform variety of road maintenance activities to support current maintenance staff, so roadways and roadsides are safe and clear and in good condition according to MN/DOT standards and perform related work as required.

Assist with roadside maintenance activities (e.g., maintaining roadways/shoulders and rights of way with gravel, bituminous and concrete; repairing guardrail; patch potholes; repairing shoulders; weed whipping; cleaning culverts; installing catch basins; placing/removing Adopt-A-Highway bags; removing objects from roadsides; performing work associated with accidents).

Learn to perform vegetation management activities (e.g., removing roadside debris; pruning and/or removing dead trees; mowing planting, watering, seeding, sodding, trimming and removing trees, grass, shrubs, brush; chipping tree limbs; removing/grinding stumps).

Learn to safely operate equipment, perform service cleaning maintenance, and make minor repairs.

Assist in performing traffic control set-ups and flagging duties at work sites.

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

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.

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