Transportation Materials Technician

Working Title: Transportation Materials Technician

Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 76798

• Location : Baxter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/20/2024

• Closing Date : 05/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 3A - Brainerd / Inventory Baxter

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $21.60 - $30.52 / hourly; $45,100 - $63,725 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : District 3 Baxter Inventory Center

• 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.

*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 position provides purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and MnDOT materials. Performs a broad range of work activities associated with purchasing, inventory management, fixed asset management, contract administration, specification, disposal, and parts, supplies, equipment and materials disbursement within the guidelines of the Materials Management Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Materials Management System sufficient to research equipment, parts, and materials through a variety of resources and methods; establish and evaluate product comparison data; and analyze detailed reports to recommend/determine and purchase appropriate inventory.

OR

• Two years of experience working with automated Materials Management/Inventory Management Systems.

AND

• Successful candidate resumes must also demonstrate:

• Experience researching heavy equipment/automotive parts and/or construction materials.

• Experience establishing and evaluating product comparison data for purchasing inventory (quote/bid).

• Experience with spreadsheets and word processing (examples - Excel and Word).

• Valid Class D MN Driver's License.

In order to pass probation, the successful candidate must achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire:

• Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Administration.

• Forklift Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.) and electronic/electrical operations.

• Experience using SWIFT Inventory Management Systems.

• Experience ordering heavy equipment parts.

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

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

• Pre-employment physical

• 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.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.