Student Worker Qualifications
You must be a student enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program.
Further details:
- If enrolled in a credit-granting institution you must be taking at least six semester credits or nine quarter credits
- If enrolled in non-credit granting institution or earning only one-credit per class you must be taking at least two or more classes per semester/quarter
- If in graduate studies you must be enrolled in at least two courses or working on a dissertation
Related Majors
Accounting
Architecture
CAD
Civil Engineering
Civil Technology
Communications
Drafting
Finance
Geography
GIS
Graphics
Human Resources
Information Technology
Landscape Architecture
Law
Mechanical Drafting
Planning
Radio Technicians
Real Estate
Research
Surveying
Urban Studies
Web Design
Student Worker Opportunities
(Non Seeds or Phoenix Program)
Student workers have a strong presence here at MnDOT. This is due to our commitment, as a workplace of choice, to build and maintain a diverse workforce of individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and qualifications. Our student workers bring fresh perspectives, openness to growth and an eagerness to learn.
What is a student worker?
Student worker jobs are designed to provide students in secondary, post-secondary and graduate study with employment that assists them in reaching identifiable educational goals. Please note: MnDOT also offers student internships which differ from student workers. Interns are not considered MnDOT employees. See MnDOT student internship opportunities for more information.
Hours
Students typically work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer and on breaks; specific hours will be determined based on student’s availability and office/supervisor need.
Pay
Rates are between $9.70 and $16.17 per hour depending on qualifications and positions available.
Benefits
Depending on length of employment and hours worked, students may be eligible for:
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
Students are not eligible for health or dental insurance, pension or other benefits.