Description

Examples of work for this specific vacancy at the Transportation Associate level include but are not limited to:

Contract Administration:

• Learn to perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification.
• Learn to inspect contractor’s work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specification, and special provisions.
• Learn to document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractor promptly, to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations.
• Learn to perform basic/routine technical computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) in accordance with CADD data standards to meet deadlines.

Snow and Ice:

• Learn to perform all activities required to ensure snow and ice control in a timely, safe, efficient manner resulting in public safety, free flowing traffic, and minimal delay.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 4/6/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “92281” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - COMTO

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License at the time of hire. Class B License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within six months from date of hire, or by August 01, 2026.
• 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.

Please note: Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.)

If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.