**Working Title: Seasonal Utility Locator** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 83786 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Seasonal + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/06/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Operations Division / Loca & Disp + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : ESS - Locators + **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. This position locates all underground electrical, electronic and communication facilities owned and maintained by MnDOT per Gopher State One Call requests and internal agency requests. Additional duties include: + Maintaining and updating files of field prints and wiring diagrams. + Providing backup to ensure that locate tickets and traffic signal malfunctions are handled in a timely manner. + Installing filters in fiber optic vaults and cabinets for the Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) fiber optic line management system. This position is exempt from snow and ice duties. This position works outdoors in all weather conditions. ** 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. **Minimum Qualifications** + Two years of experience performing underground electrical utility locates responding to Gopher State One Call System, **OR** + One year of experience performing underground electrical utility locates AND a combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration, roadway and/or bridge construction, design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits planning, pre-design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, and signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering, etc. AND + 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. A valid class D driver’s license. 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. For education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts. **Preferred Qualifications** + Utility locating experience. **Physical Requirements** A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into a different functional work area will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam for the area they are moving into. 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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical. 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.