Summer Laborer - Detroit Lakes (Temp)

Summer Laborer (Detroit Lakes) | Salary Range: $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly; $43,117 - $49,798 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota?

If so, come join our team at MnDOT!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

Apply Early! Interviews will start in February 2025 and continue until all positions are filled.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (District 4) has vacancies for General Laborer positions this summer in Detroit Lakes, Perham, and Mahnomen. These positions will work full-time hours Monday through Thursday or Monday through Friday depending on the position and are anticipated to run from

approximately mid-May to mid-August. No evenings or weekends.

Positions will be available in the following areas:

Highway Maintenance

Assist 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.

Bridge Maintenance

Assist in performing various levels of bridge maintenance work including concrete, painting

and carpentry work along with traffic control and setup.

Building Maintenance

Assist building maintenance staff with mowing, landscaping work, painting, and general clean-up at facility.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits that you may be eligible for: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/

· Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources

· Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave

· Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development

· Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year

· At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the 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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 3/25/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “83419” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: really/Ellen

Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.65 - $23.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,117 - $49,798