Laborer

Location

Minneapolis, MN | United States

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metro District is hiring multiple, temporary, full-time, Laborer General positions to work for the summer season.

These positions will be responsible for assisting maintenance crews in performing roadside/roadway maintenance activities (vegetation control, pothole patching, guardrail repair, etc.), operating maintenance vehicles, performing routine equipment maintenance (calibrate, set up and adjust equipment, etc.), using basic hand tools, using computers for data entry and mobile/two-way radio systems.

Anticipated Start Date/End Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Friday, August 30, 2024

Summer Days Shift: 6:30AM–4:00PM Monday through Thursday, 6:30AM–10:30AM Friday

Nights Shift: 7:00PM – 5:30AM Monday evening through Friday morning.

Truck Station Locations: Chaska, Eden Prairie Days, Forest Lake, Golden Valley, Golden Valley Traffic Services(Graffiti), Golden Valley Traffic Services, Hastings, Lakeville, Maple Grove Nights, Maplewood Bridge, Maryland Days, Mendota Days, Mendota Nights, North Branch, Oakdale Days, Oakdale Traffic Services and Shakopee

Shift Differential

The shift differential for employees working on assigned shifts which begin before 6:00 A.M. or which end at or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M on that shift. Such shift differential shall be in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay and shall be included in all payroll calculations but shall not apply during periods of paid leave.

An employee who requests and is approved by their supervisor to work before 6 A.M. or after 6 P.M., shall not be eligible for the shift differential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficient to understand oral and/or written direction; communicate with employees and the public in person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices.

• Solve basic math problems.

• Maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• Perform manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments.

• Endure extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• Must be 18 years of age or older by June 5, 2024

• A valid Class D Driver's License with driving experience and a good driving record.

How to Apply:

Apply Online by 4/10/2024

1. Go to

2. Click on “Search open positions”

3. Enter “73986” into the Search for jobs box and click on the arrow button to search

4. Click on the job announcement and then click “Apply for Job” on the top portion of the webpage. You will then be directed to complete the application process and submit your application/resume.

5. Please list the source as Online Job Board- Indeed

Contact for Additional Information:

If you have questions, please contact Rene Duffee at [email protected] or Jeannette Peters at [email protected] or 651-234-7421

*Note: Email correspondence will be sent to applicants throughout the hiring process**

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.18 - $22.72 per hour

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job tags

Salary