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Student Worker Para Professional

State of Minnesota • Baxter, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID : 93273

Location : Baxter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Limited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/06/2026

Closing Date : 04/20/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-Insufficient Work Time

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

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrepresented

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:

This Student Worker position will perform Contract Administration duties including construction field inspection, materials testing, preparation of project documentation, and related work as required. Positions will start mid-May, working with school schedules, and run approximately 3-months. May have possible opportunity to continue employment through construction season.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Student Worker Paraprofessional applicants must meet all the following:

Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months in Architectural, Civil Tech, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Surveying program or related program.

Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.

Applicants will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to appointment.

Successful applicant resumes must also demonstrate all the following:

Applicants must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume.This information is needed to determine eligibility.

Valid Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.

Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.

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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