State of Minnesota • Northome, MN 56661
Job #2745734702
Working Title: Temporary Transportation Generalists - Snow Plow Operators
Job Class: Transportation Generalist
Agency: Transportation Dept
*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
Job ID : 79557
Location : Bemidji; Bagley, Northome
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/19/2024
Closing Date : 09/30/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 2A - Bemidji / East Central Subarea
Work Shift/Work Hours : 2 shifts available, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 2:00 - 10:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.39 - $30.60 / hourly; $50,926 - $63,892 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Bemidji Truck Station (3), Bagley Truck Station (1)
End Date : 04/22/2025
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : 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.
MnDOT District 2 is recruiting 5 temporary snowplow operator positions at the Transportation Generalist classification in these areas: 3 at the Bemidji Truck Station, 1 at the Bagley Truck Station and 1 at the Northome location.
Season dates: October 23, 2024 - April 22, 2025 (we offer some flexibility). Temporary employees are scheduled to work 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday (or an optional Bemidji 2:00 - 10:30 pm schedule) but will also be on a shift significant snow event. During a winter snow and ice season, all employees can be split into an A or B shift, 12:00am - 12:00 pm (A shift) or 12:00pm - 12:00am (B shift) instead of their regular schedule; an employee may be asked to work 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the snow event. Some overtime can occur. All employees will also be on a call-out list for weekends and holiday coverage of snow events. Shift splits and call - outs can occur days, nights, weekends and holidays. This is a temporary position for the winter season, but positions work a full 40-hour week on a regular basis.
This position exists to perform skilled road maintenance and snow and ice control activities to keep the roadways and roadside safe, clear and in good repair. Functions include:
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 chemical
Maintain 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 Qualifications
NOTE: Your resume must clearly address the required experience/skills listed below and list your CDL in order to continue in the hiring process.
OR
AND
Valid Commercial Drivers' License, Class A or B with no air brake restriction.
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.
Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or let controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. A pre-placement physical examination is required for these positions.
Weather elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold) on a daily basis.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks
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
Pre-employment Physical & Drug Test
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.
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). A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 month period of time 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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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