Transportation Generalist OR Transportation Associate

This posting is a multi-level posting for openings in the following District 1 Truck Stations: Cook (1), Deer Lake (2), Grand Marais (1), International Falls (2), Nopeming (Duluth, 2), Pike Lake (Duluth, 1), Sandstone (1). If positions are not filled by qualified applicants at the Transportation Generalist level, the positions will be filled at the Transportation Associate level. The Transportation Associate and Transportation Generalist are the first two levels in our Transportation Specialist Series. These positions are important in our work as they help maintain our roads and are crucial in our efforts to keep friends, family, and our communities traveling safely. In the summer, we focus on maintenance and repair, where in the winter, we focus on snow and ice removal, as well as other maintenance.

The Transportation Associateis a trainee position. In this role we train you in our work and, with successful performance, will promote you to the Transportation Generalist job title/classification after one year of training. We help you obtain your CDL, all while earning pay and benefits! Learn more about the Transportation Specialist Series here:  http://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/tss.html

Below are some examples of typical work for both the Transportation Associate and Transportation Generalist roles. The actual day-to-day work will be assigned based on the project or immediate need in support of keeping our families, friends and communities traveling safely through all weather and seasonal conditions. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

Road Surface/Roadside Maintenance:

Maintains and reconstructs roadways, right-of-ways, roadway shoulders with gravel, bituminous, and concrete road surfaces; maintains traffic barriers; participates in bituminous road repair, culvert cleaning, and guardrail repair; maintains roadsides-installs catch basins, places and removes Adopt-A-Highway bags, performs drainage and shoulder repair.

Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment and operates all tractor mowers and small rollers for the purpose of maintaining roadways.

Performs traffic control set-ups in high volume traffic and ensures they are in accordance with the provisions of the Temporary Traffic Zone Layouts field manual, to ensure the safety of the employees and the traveling public.

Performs landscaping duties, including maintenance of trees, grass, shrubs, brush, etc. on roadside—planting, watering, seeding, sodding, trimming and removal. Includes chipping of tree limbs, stump removal/grinding.

Snow & Ice:

Maintains roadways for snow and ice control: removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; removes frozen ice and material from culverts; and performs night or dawn patrols.

Prepares and inspects winter equipment-maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges and sanders; and clean equipment post storm.

Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup including machine or hand sweeping of bridges, guardrails, sidewalks, crossovers, medians, ramps, and roadways.

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

Hours of work:

This is a full-time, year-round position with seasonal schedules (summer hours & winter hours). Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations. Summer hours are currently Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (4-10’s). Winter hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hours of work may include days, nights, weekends and holidays as required by weather and maintenance conditions. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to assigned work locations within one hour of being called.

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

Paid vacation and sick leave

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Paid parental leave available

And more!

Transportation Generalist Minimum Qualifications: 

One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, or farm experience.

OR

Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program will substitute for one year of experience.  (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

AND

A minimum of a valid MN Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction and the ability to upgrade to a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction within 30 days of hire.

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.

Transportation Associate Minimum Qualifications: 

Must possess a Commercial Driver’s Permit with no air brake restrictions. Tanker Endorsement must be obtained by hire date. You will be trained and must obtain a Class A CDL within 3 months of hire.

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.

Please note: Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 3 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 4 or higher.  (Acceptance of the position is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting.  Please check with your district HR office.

How to Apply: 

Please Apply Online by 7/31/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers

Click “Search open positions”

Enter the specific Job Opening ID in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
o Cook – 94720

o Deer Lake – 94715

o Grand Marais – 94714

o International Falls – 94722

oNopeming (Duluth) – 95305

oPike Lake (Duluth) – 94716

oSandstone – 94718 

Click on the Job Title to view the job posting

Click “Apply for Job”

When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association – AASHTO

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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