Job Information
State of Minnesota Transportation Materials Technician - Inventory Management in Crookston, Minnesota
Working Title: Transportation Materials Technician - Inventory Management
Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92731
Location : Crookston
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/10/2026
Closing Date : 03/31/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 2B - Crookston / West Operations Manager
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $22.91 - $32.37 / hourly; $47,836 - $67,588 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Crookston Inventory Center
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.
Provide purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and MnDOT materials. Performs a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing; inventory management; fixed asset management; contract administration; specification; disposal; and parts, supply, equipment, and material disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan. Also includes parts look up and procurement on a wide variety of on & off highway vehicles and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for Transportation Materials Technician, applicants must meet one of the following:
- One year of 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
- Two years of experience working with automated Materials Management/Inventory Management Systems.
AND
- Valid Class D driver's license upon application.
Successful candidate resumes must also demonstrate:
Experience researching heavy equipment/automotive parts and/or construction materials.
Experience establishing and evaluating product comparison data for purchasing inventory (quote/bid).
Experience with spreadsheets and word processing (examples – Excel and Word).
The successful candidate must achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire and in order to pass probation period:
Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate for up to $10,000 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.
Authority for $50,000 Local Purchase (ALP) Certification from the Minnesota Department of Administration.
Experience working in the automotive/truck, heavy equipment ff agricultural equipment parts department.
Accounting skills sufficient to analyze costs, invoicing, and budgets.
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 and 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.