What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Laborer position at MnDOT?
Laborers are valued members of District 1’s maintenance teams and to MnDOT’s summer operations. Day to day work isn’t limited to but may include:
- Assisting 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
- Road side mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance
- Assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails
- Assist in bridge maintenance activities
- This position performs work under close supervision
Positions in bridge maintenance will assist with performing daily routine work assignments following established procedures for bridge maintenance and other related structures. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Performing bridge maintenance and such as bridge flushing, concrete repair, deck crack sealing, pouring joint replacement/repair, and spot painting
- Transferring and operating heavy equipment
- Traffic control, flagging & standing for extended periods
- Position requires horizontal, vertical and overhead work of the following: jackhammer work (35-85 pound hammers), mixing and placing concrete, concrete removal
- Work is done in high traffic areas
Positions in Construction will assist the inspection team with daily routine work assignments following established procedures and project compliance standards. Day to day work for laborers in construction isn’t limited to but may include:
- Assisting in performing routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work
- Assisting in the inspection team to perform frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (grading and base, bituminous, and concrete, for example)
- Assisting in analyzing test results, verifies material quality, reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies
- Assists the inspection team on complex multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the guidance of a project engineer/principal engineer and chief inspector to ensure successful completion of projects
- Assists the Plant Monitor to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements
Locations may include the following work areas in District 1 (Northeastern MN):
Truck Stations: McGregor, Floodwood, Grand Rapids, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, International Falls, Cook, Pine City, Carlton, Moose Lake, Pine City, & Sandstone
Traffic Services: Duluth (Pike Lake) & Virginia
Bridge Maintenance: Virginia
Construction: Duluth
These positions are anticipated to run from approximately April 23, 2025 - October 07, 2025. Regular summer hours for these positions are 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have written and oral communication skills sufficient to keep records and read and interpret directions.
- Must have the ability to learn the knowledge of heavy equipment, capabilities, and uses.
- 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.
- The position requires a valid Class D Driver's License at the time of application. Please include this information in your application or resume when applying.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 4/22/2025:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “83999” 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: $20.65 - $23.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24
