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Employer: Minnesota Department of Transportation
SpiderID: 14118174
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Posted: 12/24/2025
Wage: Up to $23.61/ hourly
Priority Review Date: 3/24/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: Engineering
Job Description:
Construction (Rochester/Owatonna – up to 2 position)
Enjoy working outside? Assist in inspection of contractor’s work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and special provisions. Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification. Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly and process final contract acceptance documents to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations.
Typical Hours (Monday – Friday, Overtime likely, including some Saturdays or contractor’s hours) 7:00AM – 3:30PM
Materials (Rochester –up to 3 position)
Assist the Materials Lab in performing various materials property tests on materials used for road and bridge construction, assist the Auger Crew with performing field investigation of place pavements and soils and/or assist Material Engineers with collecting and compiling data from various historical sources.
Typical Hours (Monday - Friday) 7:00AM - 3:30PM.
Hydraulics (Rochester – up to 4 positions)
Enjoy working outside and seeing areas all around Southeast MN? Assist the Hydraulics Squad Leader in inspecting drainage features like pipes, ponds, and structures. Use TAMS (Transportation Management System) tools to update databases and ensure features are accurate. Recommend repairs to pipes in poor condition to avoid damage to our State Highways and unplanned detours.
Typical Hours (Tuesday - Friday) 6:00AM – 4:30PM.
Right of Way (Rochester – 1 position)
Assist the Right of Way staff with ordering titles, basic CADD drafting, map updating, filing papers, scanning documents, miscellaneous errands, and county GIS property records research. Assist the Permits staff with permits, leases, and reviewing the right of way for encroachments.
Typical Hours (Monday – Friday) 8:00AM – 4:30PM
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
· Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
· Earn 13 days paid sick time
· Defined pension plan
· Paid life insurance
· Paid parental leave available
· Some telework may be available
· And more!
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 04/01/2026: 1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “91061” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Internet Job Board - Other – Jobspider.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]
Enjoy working outside? Assist in inspection of contractor’s work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and special provisions. Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification. Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly and process final contract acceptance documents to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations.
Typical Hours (Monday – Friday, Overtime likely, including some Saturdays or contractor’s hours) 7:00AM – 3:30PM
Materials (Rochester –up to 3 position)
Assist the Materials Lab in performing various materials property tests on materials used for road and bridge construction, assist the Auger Crew with performing field investigation of place pavements and soils and/or assist Material Engineers with collecting and compiling data from various historical sources.
Typical Hours (Monday - Friday) 7:00AM - 3:30PM.
Hydraulics (Rochester – up to 4 positions)
Enjoy working outside and seeing areas all around Southeast MN? Assist the Hydraulics Squad Leader in inspecting drainage features like pipes, ponds, and structures. Use TAMS (Transportation Management System) tools to update databases and ensure features are accurate. Recommend repairs to pipes in poor condition to avoid damage to our State Highways and unplanned detours.
Typical Hours (Tuesday - Friday) 6:00AM – 4:30PM.
Right of Way (Rochester – 1 position)
Assist the Right of Way staff with ordering titles, basic CADD drafting, map updating, filing papers, scanning documents, miscellaneous errands, and county GIS property records research. Assist the Permits staff with permits, leases, and reviewing the right of way for encroachments.
Typical Hours (Monday – Friday) 8:00AM – 4:30PM
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
· Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
· Earn 13 days paid sick time
· Defined pension plan
· Paid life insurance
· Paid parental leave available
· Some telework may be available
· And more!
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 04/01/2026: 1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “91061” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Internet Job Board - Other – Jobspider.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.
• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA and maintain at least 2.0.
• Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License required for construction and hydraulics positions. Positions in State Aid/Agreements, Right of Way, GIS/Planning, Traffic, Project Management, Materials positions do not require a Class D Driver’s License, however, incumbent must be able to provide their own transportation for travel or possess a valid driver’s license to drive for state business.
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.
• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA and maintain at least 2.0.
• Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License required for construction and hydraulics positions. Positions in State Aid/Agreements, Right of Way, GIS/Planning, Traffic, Project Management, Materials positions do not require a Class D Driver’s License, however, incumbent must be able to provide their own transportation for travel or possess a valid driver’s license to drive for state business.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Internship
Experience:
Education:
Travel:
Vacation:
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Other Benefits
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Zahur Farah | Type: |
| Company: MNDOT | |
| Web Site: https://www.mn.gov/careers | |