Temporary Summer Laborer - Laborer-General
Company: Minnesota Careers
Location: Detroit Lakes
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Logo What drives you? At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented,
innovative employees for Minnesota's nationally recognized
transportation system. We work to build the best team in the
transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a
safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will
be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by
challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will
understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see
the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can
set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the
organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits
as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides
you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work. Job
Details Job Class: Laborer-General Working Title: Temporary Summer
Laborer Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date
Posted : 5/27/2022 Closing Date : 6/09/2022 Hiring Agency/Seniority
Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation / Unrepresented
Division/Unit : District 4 Work Shift/Work Hours : DayShift Days of
Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $16.81 -
$21.01/hourly; $35,099 - $43,868/annually Cla ssified Status :
Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: Unrepresented Work Area:Various
Locations End Date: Approx. Mid August 2022 FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Connect 700 Program Eligible: No **This was previously announced
and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously
applied, you do not need to re-apply. Job Summary MnDOT District 4
has vacancies for general laborer positions this summer. Locations
may include: Detroit Lakes,Wheaton, Breckenridge, Alexandria,
Morris and Moorhead. These positions will work full-time hours
Monday through Friday and are anticipated to run from approximately
mid-May to mid-August. Positions will be available in the following
areas: Highway Maintenance - a ssist in maintaining the roadway
surfaces and shoulders; debris removal from roadways, right-of-ways
and roadsides; assist with traffic control in high volume traffic
settings; roadside mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance;
assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of methods, tools,
and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient
to carry out detailed work. Ability to understand oral directions
sufficient to carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient
manner. Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to
complete assignments. Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift,
dig, reach, and load heavy materials. Endurance necessary to
perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat,
cold, rain, snow, and wind. These positions require a good driving
record and a valid Class D Driver's License at time of application.
Driver's license history will be reviewed. Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent 3 months of work experience in
light construction or similar field Physical Requirements The
physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires the
ability to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or
lifting or otherwise transfer of objects such as 50-pound bags.
This job also may require walking or moving or standing or sitting
to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting
most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg
controls. This job will require strenuous physical labor including
but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending,
pushing, pulling and climbing. * May require frequent exposure to
weather elements year round (cold and hot) on a daily basis as well
as working near traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Additional Requirements REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:**Successful
candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal
history check**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
Application Details Why Work For Us GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The
State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package
including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life
insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible
spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation,
generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us
create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of
Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to
embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our
workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates,
increasing cultural competence and understanding among all
employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that
prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take
them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based
on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including
pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital
status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership
or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender
identity, or age. How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the topof
this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact
the job information line at 651-259-3637 . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers . Contact If you have questions about the
position, contact Alicia Isakson at alicia.isakson@state.mn.us or
218/846-3507 . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Minnesota
is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly
employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive
services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that
a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to
apply. We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
encourages participation in all its programs, services and
activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants
with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable
accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application,
interview or selection processes may contact any agency official
with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their
employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may
also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an
accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us ; or by
calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 ; or using MN Relay 711. The
MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html .
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