Transportation Generalist / Transportation Generalist Senior (Mankato Surveys)

Transportation Generalist / Transportation Generalist Senior (Mankato Surveys) | Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually | Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $24.39 - $30.60 / hourly; $50,926 - $63,892 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Mankato, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out:

*The level of our Transportation Generalist Senior and Transportation Generalist positions will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist Senior level include, but are not limited to:

• Performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead.
• Sets up global positioning systems and total station.
• Performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
• Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities.
• Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Assists survey lead in field construction by creating and/or checking survey notes, recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way.
• Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, section corners and other survey monuments.
• Processes field data into CADD files for other functional areas.
• Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.
• Assists in performing 3rd order control surveys.
• Processes geodetic control data and performs technical computations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist level include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the survey lead in field construction by learning how to check survey notes, recover or establish horizontal and vertical control, set and mark stakes, pound hubs, and set right of ways to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist the survey lead in the construction survey office activities such as reviewing plans and notes to eliminate errors.
• Assist with all aspects of lead work to ensure the survey crew meets timeframes established by project needs.
• Assist with set up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Assist with investigation and location of lot corners, monuments and section corners to establish or relocate right of way boundaries.
• Assist with all aspects of control surveys.
• With supervision, conduct land survey research, field work and documentation.
• Assist with duties in Permit and Right-of-Way departments when needed.

Both Transportation Generalist Senior and Transportation Generalist have the following responsibilities:

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 slipper 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 on bridges, guardrails, sidewalks, crossovers, medians, ramps and roadways.
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

The experience needed to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:

A Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Part 1: The experience needed to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with:

• Two (2) years of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), mapping, geodetic or related activities.

OR

• A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree, or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent, may 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).
• 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.

The experience needed to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with:

A Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Part 1: The experience needed to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

• Six (6) months of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, and construction surveys, etc.), mapping, geodetic or related activities and a combination of six months experience in road maintenance, construction, materials/soils, permits, etc.

OR

• A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree, or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent, may 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).
• 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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 7/9/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to & click “Search Open Positions ”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “86929” in the Keywords search box & click “>> ”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job ”
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Questions? Contact Niki Nachreiner (HR Specialist) – | 507.317.9655