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Golden Valley

Office: Construction Surveys – Metro District

Location: 2055 North Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Work as a member of a field survey crew performing location and construction surveys by conducting manual and technical work as required to accomplish assigned survey tasks.

Primary Tasks:

• Assist in field survey work to meet MnDOT’s program support and delivery goals in a timely and safe manner
• Operate survey equipment, controllers, and computers
• Perform computations necessary for field survey operations

Oakdale

Office: Surveys – Metro District

Location: 3485 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Work as a member of a field survey crew performing location and construction surveys by conducting manual and technical work as required to accomplish assigned survey tasks.

Primary Tasks:

• Assist in field survey work to meet MnDOT’s program support and delivery goals in a timely and safe manner
• Operate survey equipment, controllers, and computers
• Perform computations necessary for field survey operations

Alexandria

Office: Surveys and Right of Way - District 4

Location: Alexandria, MN
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Support District 4 Surveys and Right of Way sections including scanning, documentation, pre-acquisition/acquisition activities, base maps, office processing, field staking, topo surveys, and data collection.

Primary Tasks:

• Provide support to the Right of Way and Survey sections
• Assist in the preparation right of way packages
• Perform computations necessary for survey office operations
• Assist field survey crew

Baxter

Office: Construction - District 3

Location: 7694 industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Assist the chief inspector and project engineer by completing complex inspection activities, basic documentation, frequent materials testing, writing change orders, and occasional application of contract enforcement procedures so projects are completed within the terms of the contract and contract administration is completed in accordance with MnDOT policy.

Primary Tasks:

• Perform routine field-testing of construction materials
• Assist and lead in the performance of construction inspections under the direction of the chief inspector
• Measure, compute, document, and enter information into AASHTOWare DWRs and Postings to accurately determine amount of payment for contractor
• Work with the project engineer to develop and implement change orders for contracts to ensure the completion of extra work and payment to contractor is fulfilled

Detroit Lakes

Office: Design - District 4

Location: 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Work Type: Office (may include some telework)
Number of Positions: 1
Provide support and other duties as assigned. 

Primary Tasks:

• Assist with the preparation of plans up to 30% completed
• Assist with the preparation of final design plans according to MnDOT design standards
• Gather necessary information needed for recommended solutions on hydraulics, erosion control, and drainage issues for design/construction projects
• Assist with permits to advance projects and address all environmental concerns

Duluth

Office: Major Projects - District 1

Location: 1220 W. Railroad Street, Duluth, MN 55811
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Assist the Twin Ports Interchange Project Team by performing and implementing inspection processes to ensure contractor compliance.

Primary Tasks:

• Interpret plans and specifications, and monitor contractor and traffic control safety practices
• Measure, compute, document, and enter pay items into Field Ops or AASHTOware to determine amount to pay contractor
• Perform routine field testing of construction materials (grading and base, bituminous, concrete), deliver samples to district lab, or perform appropriate tests, analyze results, verify material quality to determine if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications
• Make recommendations to Chief Inspector and Project Engineer to accept or reject materials based on test results
• Work hours are 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, overtime should be expected beyond the base work hours including frequent work on Saturdays

Office: Surveys - District 1

Location: 1123 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Serve as survey crew member to assist with construction, location, and design surveys.

Primary Tasks:

• Work includes pounding stakes with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Work could include survey equipment set up and operation
• Plan reading skills are beneficial
• Overtime may be required

Fergus Falls

Office: Construction - District 4

Location: 1205 Douglas Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Provide construction support and other duties as assigned. 

Primary Tasks:

• Assist with field inspection and field materials testing so completed projects and materials are incorporated into the projects in accordance with MnDOT plans, specifications, and standards
• Ensure all projects documents are checked, filed, scanned, and stored in accordance with standards and policies
• Maintain basic records for time, equipment, and other items to maintain proper documentation

Hutchinson

Office: Construction (Contract Administration) - District 8

Location: 1400 Adams Street SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Provide inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.

Primary Tasks:

• Assist with inspection of contractor’s work and methods so the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and special provisions
• Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure the tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification
• Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly, ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations

Marshall

Office: Construction (Contract Administration) - District 8

Location: 1800 East College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 1
Provide inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.

Primary Tasks:

• Assist with inspection of contractor’s work and methods so the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and special provisions
• Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure the tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification
• Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly, ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations

St. Cloud

Office: Materials Lab - District 3

Location: 3725 12th Street North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 
Work Type: Lab
Number of Positions: 1
Perform and assist with laboratory testing or field construction inspection of construction materials.

Primary Tasks:

• Test aggregate, bituminous, and concrete construction materials
• Enter test results in the computer system
• Clean and replace any supplies needed for testing materials
• Dispose of materials that are cleared to recycle
• Clean and grease testing equipment to prepare it for next sample

Willmar

Office: Construction (Contract Administration) - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work Type: Field
Number of Positions: 3
Provide inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.

Primary Tasks:

• Assist in inspection of contractor’s work and methods so 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 appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations

Office: Preliminary Design - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work Type: Office/Field
Number of Positions: 1
Perform preliminary design support, coordination, and documentation for pavement and bridge construction projects.

Primary Tasks:

• Prepare environmental documentation for pavement and bridge projects to ensure conformance with application of state and federal laws
• Assist in the development and review of preliminary and final layouts for construction projects, to ensure they meet design standards and specifications
• Monitor and track of environmental clearances and responses for construction projects, assist in preparation of green sheets.
• Document design standards for projects including design memos, complete streets documentation, and scoping reports

Office: Traffic - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work Type: Office/Field
Number of Positions: 1
Assist with field collection and analysis for traffic related items including sign inventories and no passing zones.

Primary Tasks:

• Set traffic cameras and analyze data
• Conduct field reviews to inventory signs and prioritize needs for upcoming sign changeover projects
• Conduct field reviews to document existing no passing zones, analyze, and update locations to meet current speed limits and standards
• Assist in office and file management