Working Title: Survey TechnicianJob Class: Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation GeneralistAgency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 84011
Location : Duluth
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/08/2025
Closing Date : 03/24/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 1A - Program Delivery / Surveys
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually
Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $24.39 - $30.60 / hourly; $50,926 - $63,892 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Duluth Surveys
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.To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025. Additional interviews to follow for vacancies not filled in the first round of interviews.This posting is a multi-level posting for our Duluth Surveys team. If positions are not filled by qualified applicants at the Transportation Generalist Senior level, the positions will be filled at the Transportation Generalist level.Examples of work for this specific vacancy at the Transportation Generalist Senior level include but are not limited to:Surveys:
Performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead.
Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
Performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities.
Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
Assists survey lead in field construction by creating and/or checking survey notes, recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way monumentation.
Sets up and operates global positioning systems.
Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners.
Processes field data into CADD files for other functional areas.
Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.
Assists in performing 1st and 2nd order geodetic control surveys.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of work for this specific vacancy at the Transportation Generalist level include but are not limited to:Surveys:
Sets up real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
Performs basic data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities.
Assists in the set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
Assists survey lead in field construction.
Sets up and operates global positioning systems and base stations.
Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners.
Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of work for this vacancy related to Snow and Ice :
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
Minimum QualificationsThe level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:
Two years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location. construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.) and mapping that included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).
OR
One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS one year experience performing roadway inspection or design.The two years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided design and drafting (CADD).
Note:A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees:Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with:
Six months of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), mapping, geodetic or related activities and a combination of six months experience in road maintenance, construction, materials/soils, permits, etc.
OR
Note:A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees:Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
Licenses:
Have and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction (or the ability to obtain within 6 months from dates of hire).
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 acetylmorphine (6-AM).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.Preferred QualificationsPrevious MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.Physical RequirementsA pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.Additional RequirementsSuccessful 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 physical
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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