Seasonal Transportation Worker



Job Details

Seasonal Transportation Worker
Employer

Olmsted County

Salary

$11.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

MN 55904, MN

Job Type

Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

SW C02-27-2018 LA

Department

Public Works

Division

Highway Division

Opening Date

02/26/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience


Experience or education in the civil engineering field with a math background, knowledge of road maintenance, painting equipment and traffic control devices and/or ability to operate powered highway equipment is desirable.
 
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid Minnesota driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
 
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test

Nature of Work

This is a seasonal position.  Assists the transportation division of Public Works.  Duties may include: construction inspection, aggregate and other construction materials testing, construction staking, land surveying, mowing, flagging, janitorial work, general road maintenance, bridge maintenance, equipment cleaning, installing and replacing traffic signs and pavement markings.  Work may be performed out of the Rochester or Eyota location.

Examples of Work

As stated above under Nature of Work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

DESIRED SKILLS INCLUDE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of assigned equipment
  • Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations
  • Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to communicate with staff and public
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to work independently and as a team

In compliance w/ the Americans with Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical/Environmental Demands This position requires a majority of time (up to 70%) spent standing and walking as well as lifting. Weight of objects to be lifted, carried, pushed or pulled will range from ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds. Climbing of stairs and ladders is essential. Movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting and bending are sometimes required. Other movements such as reaching and handling of materials are often required. Audio, visual and verbal functions are vital aspects of this position as well as the ability to operate a motor vehicle and other various types of equipment. The majority of the workday is spent outdoors with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, heights, extreme heat as well as extreme cold.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties. 

No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.
  • I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
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Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for:
  • Engineering/Construction – Six (6) Month Duration
  • Engineering/Construction – Three (3) Month Duration
  • Maintenance – Three (3) Month Duration
  • Traffic/Signs – Three (3) Month Duration
  • Surveying – Three (3) Month Duration
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What is your earliest available start date and latest possible end date?

* Required Question

Employer
Olmsted County
Address
151 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
Phone
507-328-7700

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