What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundations Drill Crew position at MnDOT?
The position will assist in performing and/or perform field operations of the Foundations Unit while operating the soil testing and sampling equipment in a safe and efficient manner for the investigation of subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater properties at transportation related sites across the State of Minnesota.
Examples of work for this vacancy include but are not limited to:
- Transport vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Maintain support vehicles and drilling equipment for subsurface investigation activities.
- Operate field equipment to investigate subsurface conditions.
- Investigate subsurface conditions through testing and sample collection.
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:
- A valid Class A CDL with no air brake restriction AND a tanker endorsement;
AND
- Two years of experience performing soils or materials testing related activities;
OR
- One year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in any roadway construction, engineering support or roadways maintenance areas such as: soils, traffic, surveys, design, construction, hydraulics, maintenance etc.
- 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.
Please note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.
How to Apply:
Please apply online by 1/02/2025:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “82387” 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 Recruiter
Laura.Saari@state.mn.us
651-370-0971
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.28 - $33.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Paul, MN 55109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $34
