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State of Minnesota Temporary (Summer) Laborer General - Highway Maintenance in Bemidji, Minnesota
Working Title: Temporary (Summer) Laborer General - Highway Maintenance
Job Class: Laborer-General
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92487
Location : Bemidji; Northome
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary, 40 hours per week for summer season, or up to 10/20/2026
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/27/2026
Closing Date : 03/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 2A Bemidji / East Central Subarea
Work Shift/Work Hours : 6:30 am -5:00 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Thursday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.96 - $24.21 / hourly; $43,764 - $50,550 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : 1 position in Bemidji, 1 position in Northome
End Date : 10/20/2026
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be submitted by March 19, 2026. Additional interviews may be conducted for vacancies not filled in the first round of interviews. 1 position working out the Bemidji Truck Station, and 1 position working out of the Northome Truck Station. 2 positions.
Laborers are valued members of District 2! Your assistance with our maintenance team summer operations/projects is highly valued. This position performs work under supervision. Consider joining us this summer!
Day to day work may include, but is not limited to:
Assisting in maintaining the roadway surfaces and shoulders
Debris removal from roadways, right-of-ways and roadsides
Assist with traffic control in high volume traffic settings/flagging
Road side mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance
Assist with installation and repair of signs and guardrails
These positions are anticipated to run from approximately April 22, 2026 - October 06, 2026. Applicants with shorter terms of availability are considered.
Regular summer hours for these positions are 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Applicants interested in applying for this position must do so during the posting period.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have written and oral communication skills sufficient to keep records, read and interpret directions.
Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments This includes bending, liftin, digging, reaching and loading heavy materials.
Ability to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, rain and wind.
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 position requires a valid Class D Driver's License at the time of application. This must be included in your application or resume when applying.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary but typically requires the ability to lift 100 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or moving or standing or sitting to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job will require strenuous physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. May require frequent exposure to weather elements year-round (cold and hot) on a daily basis as well as working near traffic and heavy construction/highway maintenance equipment.
Additional Requirements
**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver's License Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.