At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/24/2023
• Closing Date: 02/06/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Metro / Metro FacilitiesAdministration
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: This position will travel to Metro District locations to pick up and/or deliver parts.
• Salary Range: $20.47 - $28.93 / hourly; $42,741 - $60,405 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facility Management - Oakdale
• End Date: This temporary position is anticipated to last up to 6 months with the possibility to be extended for an additional 6 months.
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position was previously posted and is being reposted for additional applications.

This position provides purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and Mn/DOT materials. Performs a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing, inventory management, fixed asset management, contract administration, specification, disposal, and parts, supplies, equipment, and materials disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: The incumbent in this position must be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called into work.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, Transportation Materials Technician applicants must have the following:

• Experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Materials Management System sufficient to research equipment, parts, and materials through a variety of resources and methods; establish and evaluate product comparison data; and analyze detailed reports to recommend/determine and purchase appropriate inventory.

OR

• Experience working with automated Materials Management/inventory Management Systems sufficient to research construction equipment, parts, and materials; compile, analyze, and evaluate product comparison data, write specifications, prepare solicitations, analyze bids, and select vendors; and purchase inventory.

AND

• Experience using various software applications (I.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.) sufficient to research, update, and report on inventory.
• Accounting sufficient to analyze costs, invoicing, and budgets.
• A valid Class D Driver's License.

The successful candidate must achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire:

• Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Administration.
• Forklift Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.) and electronic / electrical operations.
• Experience using SWIFT inventory management systems.

Physical Requirements

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Pre-employment Physical

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Cheryl Utz at cheryl.utz@state.mn.us or 651-234-7453.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cheryl Utz at cheryl.utz@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn DOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.