Survey Technician - Entry Level

Working Title : Survey Technician - Entry Level

Job Class : Transportation Associate

Agency : Transportation Dept

Job ID : 84010

Location : Duluth

Telework Eligible : No

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 03 / 24 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME

Division / Unit : District 1A - Program Delivery / Surveys

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range : $22.82 - $23.51 / hourly; $47,648 - $49,088 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor / AFSCME

Work Area : Duluth Surveys

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https : / / mn.gov / mmb / careers / diverse-workforce / people-with-disabilities / connect700 / ) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025. Additional interviews to follow for vacancies not filled in the first round of interviews.

Examples of work for this vacancy include but are not limited to :

Surveys :

Assist in the field and office by learning to understand survey requests from other departments.

Assist in the field and office by learning to review plans and notes to eliminate errors.

Assist by learning and understanding the procedures to collect different types of survey data.

Assist with the procedures of vehicle maintenance, as well as assisting with procuring supplies for daily work responsibilities.

Assist with locate control and set up basic equipment (tripods, bipods, backsights, etc.).

Assist with set up and collect survey data with a total station.

Assist by learning how to set up and collect survey data with a GPS / VRS receiver.

Examples of work for this vacancy related to Snow and Ice :

Maintains roadways for snow and ice control

Prepares and inspects winter equipment

Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup

Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals

Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes

Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management

Performs traffic control set-ups and / or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License at the time of hire. Ability to obtain a Class B License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within six months from date of hire, or by August 2025.

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.

Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your County Veteran Service Officer(http : / / www.minnesotaveteran.org / CVSO / ) to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer or Transportation Associate.

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

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

This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 is needed.

Salary : $47,648 - $49,088