What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Technician Student Worker position at MnDOT?
MnDOT District 1 will be filling various positions throughout District 1. Locations and work areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Major Projects (Twin Ports Interchange) – Duluth:Under the guidance of the Twin Ports Interchange construction staff, assist with routine material testing, inspecting and project documentation.
- Traffic Engineering – Duluth:Assists with traffic counting throughout the District, setting portable counters and using road tubes to obtain traffic volume and vehicle classification information.
- Materials Lab – Duluth:Assists Lab personnel with preparation and testing of samples; assists the Soils and Materials Engineers with project scoping. Supports the Soils Drill Crew with field investigation.
- Surveys – Duluth & Virginia:Assists Survey crews with field work throughout the District.
- Field Construction – Virginia & Grand Rapids:Assists field inspectors in sampling and testing construction materials activities, checking measurements, dimensions and tolerances of construction roadway features, and observation and documentation of construction operations.
- Bridge Engineering – Duluth:Assists in the updating of the District’s bridge inspection files and perform field work.
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
- Some telework may be available
- And more!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months.
- Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.
- Applicants must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. As part of your application, please include a current resume and transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable).
- Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits, or for a non-credit granting institution two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 3/03/2025:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “83653” 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: Internet Job Board - really
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist
Laura.Saari@state.mn.us
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.58 - $23.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Duluth, MN 55811 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Duluth, MN 55811: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23
