Job Class: Laborer-General

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 79550

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/06/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Metro / Metro Facilities Administration

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Facilities Management-Waters Edge

• 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 is a 100% in-person position at the job site and not eligible for teleworking. This was previously posted and is being reposted for additional applications.

This position performs semi-skilled work in a variety of trade areas involving modular furniture, including the designing of modular office layouts, removing and installing modular office parts, and repairing building walls and equipment through established procedures and under general supervision. This position drives to various MnDOT locations frequently.

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

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions.

• Ability to operate a variety of building-related tools (e.g., various hand tools, drills, circular saw, etc.).

• Physical ability to frequently carry up to sixty (60) pound boxes and to move up to one thousand-pound loads with equipment.

• Organizational skills sufficient to order and track parts for application of job details, such as ordering and maintaining inventory of modular parts.

• Previous experience taking apart, repairing, and assembling modular furniture pieces or comparable experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Knowledge of math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.

Required :

• Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following:major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to communicate with customers in a professional manner.

• Experience with spreadsheet software applications such as Microsoft Excel sufficient to enter data and maintain spreadsheets (e.g., parts and furniture inventory).

• Computer experience sufficient to complete required online training (e.g., workplace safety, cyber security, etc.).

• Experience using Outlook to read, compose and respond to email.

Physical Requirements

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into a different functional work area will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam for the area they are moving into. 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 Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

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.