Transportation Generalist - Signs Maintenance

State of Minnesota; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a Transportation Generalist for Signs Maintenance in Morris. The role installs, maintains, and repairs signs according to MUTCD and Traffic Engineer Manual, and supports snow and ice control to keep roads safe.

You must hold a valid CDL Class B with tanker endorsement and be willing to obtain Class A within 6 months; the position requires daily manual labor and 1 year of related experience. Work hours are day shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with tanker endorsement; must obtain Class A within 6 months.
• One year of experience in sign maintenance or related road maintenance.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand information.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and remove permanent signs and messages according to MUTCD and manuals.
• Assist in snow and ice control to ensure safe roadways.
• Stake sign locations and coordinate with utility services.
• Maintain sign inventory and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL knowledge

English literacy

Job description

Working Title: Transportation Generalist - Signs Maintenance

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 98062
• Location : Morris
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/29/2026
• Closing Date : 11/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME
• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Traffic Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• 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 : Morris Sign Shop
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

Job Duties:

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs daily and routine work in the installation and repair of signs to maintain the operational status of the sign program. Also, an employee in this class assists in the maintenance and operation of snow and ice control to ensure safe and clear roadways, and performs related work as required.

Examples of work:

(A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

Function: Sign Maintenance

• Installs, repairs, and removes permanent signs and messages according to MUTCD and Traffic Engineer Manual and to ensure the safety of the motoring and pedestrian public.
• Installs emergency and temporary signing on detours, construction projects and other emergency projects so that the motoring public is guided safely through project areas on truck highways.
• Stakes sign locations and conducts Gopher One Call to ensure no utility lines are damaged during sign installation.
• Determines proper traffic control layout and performs traffic control in accordance with the Traffic Control Field Manual to ensure maximum safety of projects for employees and the traveling public.
• Partially fabricates standard signs such as speed limit numbers, mile markers, and Country Road signs so that the correct sign is placed according to sign specifications.
• Maintains a history of signs using a sign management system (TAMS) so that charge outs and other paperwork are kept accurate and potential tort claims are minimized.
• Tracks sign inventory so that signs are ordered and materials is on hand when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Function: Snow & Ice

• Maintains roadways for snow and ice control: removes snow from roadways and shoulders; opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow; removes snow from rights of way or yards; applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions; removes frozen ice and material from culverts; and performs night or dawn patrols.
• Prepares and inspects winter equipment-maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges and sanders; and clean equipment post storm.
• Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup including machine or hand sweeping of bridges, guardrails, sidewalks, crossovers, medians, ramps and roadways.
• Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.

Minimum Qualifications

License: A Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction. Must obtain Class A within 6 months.

The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

• One year of experience performing any of the following:sign installation and maintenance, roadway and roadside maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, operating heavy equipment, farm experience, snow plow operations, road construction, etc;;
• 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.

Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your County Veteran Service Officer ( http://www.minnesotaveteran.org/cvso/ ) to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.

A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12-month period of time will disqualify a candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary, but typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.

Weather elements: Will require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

NOTE: The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines and semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).

The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 months period of time will disqualify a candidate.

The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.