Working Title: Transportation Materials Technician
Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 98120
Location : Marshall
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/30/2026
Closing Date : 11/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Inventory Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Marshall Inventory
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.
This position provides purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and MnDOT materials. Performs a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing, inventory management, fixed asset management, contract administration, specification, disposal, and parts, supplies, equipment and materials disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan.
This is an onsite position.
** 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.
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.
OR
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).
Valid Class D Driver's License
In order to pass probation, the successful candidate must 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
Experience using SWIFT Inventory Management Systems
Knowledge of Terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.)
Physical Requirements
An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate
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.
