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Roadway Design Technician - Transportation Generalist

State of Minnesota • Detroit Lakes, MN • 23h ago

Working Title: Roadway Design Technician - Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 92878

Location : Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 03/17/2026

Closing Date : 03/23/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Design

Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,699 - $64,853 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

Work Area : Detroit Lakes Design

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.

Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

Function: Design

Performs basic/routine technical computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) in accordance with CADD data standards to meet deadlines.

Assists design leader in preparing plans in accordance with MnDOT standards so that plans are delivered in a timely manner.

Assists with performing basic/routine horizontal and vertical geometric designs with typical sections in accordance with MnDOT design standards.

Assists in creating quantity and tabulation tables and charts and performs calculations to ensure they are filled in completely and correctly in accordance with design standards.

Assists in preparing displays, handouts, and other documents for public meetings.

Uses and maintains project information in an effective manner so that information is readily available for plan preparation and other uses.

Conducts background research on assigned issues.

Function: Contract Administration (Roadway and/or Bridge Construction)

Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.

Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure: Must have a valid driver's license.

The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

One (1) year of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) or related activities

Education 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. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you've previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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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