About the role#
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hiring Student Worker Paraprofessionals for the Mankato office. These part-time positions support various departments including Construction, Traffic, Design, Surveys, and Project Management. Appointments are rolling and depend on candidate availability and departmental needs.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the inspection of contractor work and methods.
- Perform field testing of construction materials.
- Document and summarize data for contractor payment and compliance.
- Support the traffic count program by deploying and retrieving equipment.
- Assist with the management of traffic signal and lighting systems.
- Help develop transportation plans using CADD software.
- Prepare sites for future construction and assist with project staking.
- Draft documents, keep minutes, and develop exhibits for project management.
- Support district bike plan updates and ADA transition plan inventory.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college, university, trade, or technical school within the next three months.
- Enrollment in at least six semester credits, nine quarter credits, or two or more classes for non-credit institutions.
- An anticipated graduation or completion date listed on your resume.
- A valid Class D driver's license.
- Ability to pass past-employer reference checks and a background investigation.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Mankato, Minnesota.
- This is a paid, part-time role.
About State of Minnesota
The State of Minnesota operates as a government entity with offices in 86 of the 87 counties in the state. It employs over 50,000 people across more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. The organization manages public services ranging from transportation and natural resources to healthcare and law enforcement. Its headquarters are located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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