Working Title: Student WorkerJob Class: Student Worker Para ProfessionalAgency: Transportation Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/04/2024
Closing Date : 04/15/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 3A - Baxter / Equipment Shop Baxter
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $16.82 - $19.69 / hourly; $35,120 - $41,112 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : District 3 - Equipment Shop Baxter
End Date : 04/15/2024
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.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.This will be used to fill 1 student worker position in the Baxter Mechanic Shop. This position exists to perform maintenance, inspections, prepping units for auction, and repairs on MN/DOT equipment. Assist Heavy Equipment Mechanics when needed. Positions will start mid-May, working with school schedules, and run approximately 3-months.Minimum QualificationsTo 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 a Diesel Mechanic degree 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.· Must be 18 years old or older.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.· Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.· Valid Class D Driver’s License.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires occasional lifting objects such as 75-pound bags of sample materials; and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain, may require accessing areas which require additional personal protective equipment [i.e., fall protection, life jacket, respirator, etc.], may involve inspecting work in awkward and/or difficult to access locations, or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.Additional RequirementsREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checkIt 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· Pre-employment physicalAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.