Surveys Crew Member - Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist

** working title: surveys crew member*
* ** job class: transportation generalist senior or transportation generalist*
* ** agency: transportation dept*
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** job ** : 92410

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** location** : golden valley

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** telework eligible** : no

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** full/part time** : full-time

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** regular/temporary** : unlimited

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** who may apply** : open to all qualified job seekers

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** date posted** : 05/28/2026

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** closing date** : 06/18/2026

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** hiring agency/seniority unit** : transportation dept / dot-metro-central off-afscme

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** division/unit** : metro / location surveys

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** work shift/work hours** : day shift

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** days of work** : monday - friday

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** travel required** : no

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** transportation generalist senior salary range:**  $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,687 - $72,015 / annually

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** transportation generalist salary range:**  $24.76 - $31.06/ hourly; $51,699 - $64,853 / annually

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** classified status** : classified

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** bargaining unit/union** : 207 - technical / 202 - service maintenance / afscme

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** work area** : golden valley surveys

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** flsa status** : nonexempt

+ designated in connect 700 program for applicants with disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) : 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.

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

** 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.

This posting represents multiple vacancies and is being posted at the transportation generalist senior and transportation generalist level. If the position is not filled at the transportation generalist senior level, it may be filled at the transportation generalist level.

** examples of work for these specific vacancies include but are not limited to:*
* · performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead.

· sets up and operates global positioning systems, including real time kinematic global positioning systems, total station, or ground based lidar instruments

· assists survey lead in construction survey office activities, including setup and checking of staking notes.

· performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.

· assists survey lead in field construction by recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way monuments.

· assists with investigation and location of lot corners, property monuments, section corners and taking reference ties.

· field survey of digital terrain models, storm and sanitary sewers, and bridge clearance surveys.

· communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.

· performs other duties as assigned

** minimum qualifications*
* The level of experience to perform these jobs at the  
** transportation generalist senior
** level can be achieved with:

+ two years performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.

Or

· one year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; plus one year experience performing roadway inspection, design or related activities;

· a two year civil or construction technology degree or the following four-year degrees: architectural, civil or mechanical engineering; land surveying/geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year experience noted above (in order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

· working knowledge…