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Transportation Materials Technician

State of Minnesota • Rochester, MN • 3d ago

Working Title: Transportation Materials Technician

Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID : 94702

Location : Rochester

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/05/2026

Closing Date : 06/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME

Division/Unit : District 6A - Rochester / Inventory Center Rochester

Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

Work Area : Inventory Center Rochester

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.

Examples of work for this TRANSPORTATION MATERIALS TECHNICIAN vacancy include but are not limited to:

Provide purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and MnDOT materials. Perform a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing; inventory management; fixed asset management; contract administration; specification; disposal; and parts, supply, equipment, and material disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Transportation Materials Technician, applicants must meet one of the following:

· One year of experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Materials Management System sufficient to research equipment, parts and materials through a variety of resources and methods; establish and evaluate product comparison data; and analyze detailed reports to recommend/determine and purchase appropriate inventory.

· Two years of experience working with automated Materials Management/Inventory Management Systems.

Successful candidate resumes must also demonstrate:

· Experience researching heavy equipment/automotive parts and/or construction materials.

· Experience establishing and evaluating product comparison data for purchasing inventory (quote/bid).

· Experience with spreadsheets and word processing (examples - Excel and Word).

The successful candidate must be able to achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire:

· Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Administration.

· Forklift Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

· Knowledge of terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.), electronic/electrical operations, heavy equipment and/or automotive.

· Experience using SWIFT Inventory Management Systems.

· Experience in ordering, purchasing, or selling in either heavy equipment/ automotive parts/ construction materials.

Additional Requirements

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

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.

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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