Working Title: Bridge Maintenance Worker - Transportation Generalist Senior
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Department
Job ID : 93304
Location : Owatonna
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/03/2026
Closing Date : 04/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 6B - Owatonna / Bridge Maint Owatonna
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / Summer: M - Th 6 AM - 4:30 PM; Winer: M - F 7 AM - 3:30 PM
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.
Performs and maintains necessary repairs and installations in the area of steel fabrication and erection of bridges and structures.
Performs concrete work for the construction/repair of bridges and structures.
Performs carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings and structures.
Cleans and prepares bridges, buildings, and structure surfaces for painting.
Assists with or leads safety inspections on bridges and structures.
Transfers and operates the full range of heavy equipment used by MnDOT.
Determines proper traffic control layout in accordance with the Traffic Control Field Manual.
Determines equipment, tools, materials and supplies needed to complete assignment.
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.
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.
Performs snow and ice duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's Permit with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement (written portion of the test only) and must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 5-months of placement into the position. MnDOT will provide on-the-job training to assist in taking the driving portion of the test to obtain a Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction.
The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with:
Two years of experience performing carpentry, concrete, or iron work; OR a combination of one or more of these activities:
Carpentry examples may include building construction; building repairs; or framing.
Concrete work examples may include grading; bridge construction, repair and maintenance; or forming, placing and finishing concrete.
Iron work examples may include structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement.
Educational substitution: A two-year technical trades degree or training (e.g., carpentry, concrete /masonry, etc. or equivalent) may be substituted for one year of experience.For education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience, applicants must submit a copy of transcripts.
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; ability to communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; ability to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
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).
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 lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job 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. This job requires strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. Weather elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.
Additional Requirements
All candidates must successfully pass a previous employer reference check and a criminal history/background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Payroll (SEMA4) Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/Licensure Check
Driver's License Check
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, must submit to a Federal Department of Transportation pre-employment drug test (with negative test results) and is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing 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.
