<span>Transportation Maintenance Student Worker</span>

$36,566 - $42,806/Yr

State of Minnesota - Rochester, MN

Part-time - Intern

Rochester, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Transportation Maintenance Student Worker position at the State of Minnesota offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in transportation maintenance and bridge projects. This part-time role involves assisting with various tasks related to materials testing, bridge maintenance, and inspections, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field while supporting the mission of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Materials Lab in performing various materials property tests on materials used for road and bridge construction.
• Assist the Auger Crew with field investigations of pavements and soils.
• Assist Material Engineers with collecting and compiling data from historical sources.
• Support bridge staff on program bridge projects and documentation.
• Participate in field activities with bridge maintenance crews, including painting and structural repairs.
• Assist with bridge inspections and projects such as bridge replacement and reconstruction.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use Windows-based operating systems.
• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.
• Currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in Carpentry, Masonry, Construction Management, Laboratory Science, or a related program.
• Full-time student with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support