Transportation Generalist - Signs Maintenance

Job Details 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: 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 Summary 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. Qualifications 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 ca…

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