Student Worker Para Professional Traffic Engineering

Working Title:

Student Worker Traffic Engineering

Job Class:
Student Worker Para Professional or Senior Para Professional

Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Crookston
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time: 40 hours per week
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/13/2026
• Closing Date: 03/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insufficient Work Time
• Division/Unit:
  District 2B - Crookston / Traffic
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 /hourly (SWPP SR: $19.85 - $23.61/hourly)
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrepresented
• End Date: 08/25/2026
• 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.

This is a multi-level posting. The job classification will be Student Worker Paraprofessional or Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior based on education. At least two years of post‑secondary education is required to qualify at the Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior classification. There is only one position to be filled.

This job posting will be used to fill a student worker position in Civil Engineering. If the position is not filled by a Civil Engineering Student, it may be filled by a student in another interest area. Positions will assist and provide support to the Traffic Engineering unit by performing pre-engineering work as assigned by the supervisor. The position will work out of the Crookston headquarters and will work 40 hours per week.

Flexibility for the length of season will be considered by MnDOT, but late May/June - August 21, 2026 is an approximate term for this summer work opportunity. The hours of employment are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. (Some flexibility with start time but will be an 8 hour day.)

This position will collect traffic data and obtain crash statistics using various computer software and review technical reports to aid in scoping activities for projects. They will also collect and process field data for traffic studies and the traffic count program. The student will interact with other MnDOT personnel to obtain and share information and may accompany traffic engineers to various meetings and safety reviews.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months with at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.
• Applicants will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to their appointment.
• Applicants must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. This information is needed to determine eligibility.
• As part of your application, please include a current resume and transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable).
• Current, valid Class D driver's license.
• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information, clearly describe problems and assist in develop solutions.
• Ability to learn the use of basic tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least two years of post-secondary education is required to qualify at the Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior classification.

• Preference will be given to candidates who are currently enrolled as full-time students in Civil Engineering,…