Transportation Generalist Senior

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Job Class:
Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 92384
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 02/24/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/02/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Metro / Equity Advancement Metro
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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.

Join our Office of Advancing Equity Unit and play a key role in providing statewide community trust by advancing equity through MnDOT’s contracting and purchasing power. We work to identify opportunities for local small businesses to increase their capacity in ADA construction and inspection activities. We provide resources and expertise to help identify maintenance, professional-technical, and small construction projects that are well suited to local small businesses.

In this role, you’ll assist the Project Supervisor and/or Chief Inspector by completing inspection activities, project documentation, material testing, and application of Contract enforcement procedures so that the project and contract administration comply with the terms of the Plans, Contract, Specifications, and MnDOT policy.

Job Duties:
Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Perform construction inspection and activities to verify roadway, structure, and related work are constructed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, and MnDOT standards.
• Inspect grading, base, bridge, bituminous, and concrete paving operations to ensure materials, placement, and workmanship meet contract requirements and established quality expectations.
• Measure and document quantities, dimensions, and tolerances of completed work to support accurate payment, compliance verification, and project record documentation.
• Complete daily work reports, pay documentation, force account records, test reports, and related construction records using MnDOT systems to ensure timely and accurate project documentation from letting through finalization.
• Interpret contract plans, specifications, and special provisions to monitor contractor compliance and communicate requirements clearly to project stakeholders.
• Identify field issues or deficiencies, document findings, notify appropriate project personnel, and verify…