Aggregate Lab Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior / Transportation Generalist

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation in Rochester is seeking an Aggregate Lab Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist. The role focuses on managing materials testing, data recording, and calibration of lab equipment within a district materials unit.

The position requires a CDL within six months, English proficiency, and the ability to perform both routine and complex tests. Working hours are 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and records incoming material samples.
• Conducts all aspects of standardized and specific materials lab testing.
• Performs difficult, non-routine materials tests for special studies, circumstances, and investigations.
• Calculates test results and inputs data to generate standardized reports.
• Performs preliminary analysis of test results.
• Maintains, and assists in the testing and calibration of materials lab equipment.
• Assists in the delivery of technical certification program training.
• Performs snow & ice activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Working Title: Aggregate Lab Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior / Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist

• Job ID: 97129
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 6C- ADE Program Delivery/ Materials
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,268 / annually
• Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area: Materials
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Aggregate Lab Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior / Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID: 97129
• Location: Rochester
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 9/23/2026
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: District 6C- ADE Program Delivery/ Materials
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,268 / annually
• Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area: Materials
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Examples of work for this TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR (TGS) vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Verifies and records incoming material samples.
• Conducts all aspects of standardized and specific materials lab testing.
• Performs difficult, non-routine materials tests for special studies, circumstances, and investigations.
• Calculates test results and inputs data to generate standardized reports.
• Performs preliminary analysis of test results.
• Maintains, and assists in the testing and calibration of materials lab equipment.
• Assists in the delivery of technical certification program training.
• Performs snow & ice activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of work for this specific TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST (TG) vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Conducts basic, standardized materials lab testing.
• Records test results and provides data to others.
• Assists in the maintenance and calibration of materials lab testing equipment.
• Performs snow & ice activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment.

The level of experience to perform this job at the TRANSPORTATION GENERALIST SENIOR level can be achieved with:

• Two (2) years of experience performing materials testing.
• One (1) year of experience performing materials testing or related activities and one year in construction inspection.
• Education Substitution: 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 of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

OR

• Education Substitution: 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 of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Required Certifications

• Aggregate Production Tester

AND At Least Two Of The Following MnDOT Technical Certifications And Able To Obtain The Remaining Within One Year Or As Training Is Available

• Grading and Base Tester Certification
• Bituminous Plant Tester Certification
• Concrete Field Tester Certification
• Concrete Plant Tester Certification
• Concrete Strength Tester Certification

Any of the following DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS can substitute for any of the REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS above except for Aggregate Production Tester:

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS (or able to obtain within one year or as training is available)

• Grading and Base