Construction Inspector - Transportation Associate​/Transportation Generalist

construction inspector - transportation associate/transportation generalist

applied to the minnesota department of transportation, this full‑time position located in baxter focuses on site inspection and quality assurance for roadway construction projects. The incumbent will work during a day shift monday‑friday, need immediate phone accessibility, and may be required to report within one hour of being called.

• job
• location: baxter
• full/part time: full‑time
• regular/temporary: unlimited
• who may apply: open to all qualified job seekers
• date posted: 06/08/2026
• closing date: 06/22/2026
• hiring agency/seniority unit: transportation dept / transportation‑dist 3‑afscme
• division/unit: construction baxter
• work shift/work hours: day shift
• days of work: monday - friday
• travel required: no
• salary range (transportation generalist): $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 / annually
• salary range (transportation associate): $23.16 - $23.86 / hourly; $48,358 - $29,820 / annually
• classified status: classified
• bargaining unit/union: 202 - craft, maintenance, labor/afscme
• work area: district 3 baxter construction

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.

note: this posting represents a multi‑level posting. If this position is not filled by a qualified applicant at the transportation generalist level, the position will be filled at the transportation associate level.

• obtain representative samples of bituminous, concrete, aggregate, grading and base materials and perform appropriate tests to ensure quality assurance.
• perform construction materials acceptance tests (gradations, density, air, beam, cylinder and slump) in the field as required.
• read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance.
• check dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• measure, compute and document pay items to ensure proper payment for work under the contract.
• perform and implement inspection processes so that test failures are corrected.
• monitor the work of contractor personnel to ensure compliance with established processes, practices and specifications.
• assist the plant monitor to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements.

• maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• prepare and inspect winter equipment.
• perform preseason snow route inspection and post‑storm cleanup.
• set up winter stockpile and transfer anti‑icing and de‑icing chemicals.
• maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.
• perform traffic control set‑ups or provide notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

• learn to perform field testing of construction materials to ensure accurate, timely and thorough tests according to specification.
• learn to inspect contractor’s work and methods to ensure construction meets plans, specifications and special provisions.
• learn to document and summarize all data necessary to pay contractors promptly, ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations.

• maintain roadways for snow and ice control.
• prepare and inspect winter equipment.
• perform preseason snow route inspection and post‑storm cleanup.
• set up winter stockpile and transfer anti‑icing and de‑icing chemicals.
• maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.
• perform traffic control set‑ups or provide notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

transportation generalist

• experience: one year in contract administration (roadway/bridge construction), bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, pre‑design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, snow/ice, surveys, traffic engineering, or professional…