Summer Laborer - Baxter

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/17/2026
• Closing Date: 02/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: TS Baxter
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $20.96 - $24.21 / hourly; $43,764 - $50,550 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  District 3 Baxter Truck Station
• End Date: 10/07/2026
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

• Temp appointment:
  May – October, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday.
• Note:
  
  This temporary appointment may end sooner due to workload and supervisor discretion.

• The purpose of this position is to provide building ground and landscaping maintenance at District 3A’s various truck stations. Perform variety of road maintenance activities to support current maintenance staff, so roadways and roadsides are safe and clear and in good condition according to MN/DOT standards and perform related work as required.
• Assist with roadside maintenance activities such as maintaining roadways/shoulders and rights of way with gravel, bituminous and concrete; repairing guardrail; patch potholes; repairing shoulders; weed whipping; cleaning culverts; installing catch basins; placing/removing Adopt-A-Highway bags; removing objects from roadsides; performing work associated with accidents.
• Learn to perform vegetation management activities such as removing roadside debris; pruning and/or removing dead trees; mowing; planting, watering, seeding, sodding, trimming and removing trees, grass, shrubs, brush; chipping tree limbs; removing/grinding stumps.
• Learn to safely operate equipment, perform service cleaning maintenance, and make minor repairs.
• Assist in performing traffic control set‑ups and flagging duties at work sites.

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor work sufficient to complete assignments.
• Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.
• Endurance necessary to perform indoor and outdoor tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and criminal history check. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check

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If you have questions about this position, contact Collette Skroch och.us or 218‑232‑0542.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Collette Skroch och.us.

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