Transportation Materials Technician

Working Title: Transportation Materials Technician Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID: 98120 Location: Marshall Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 10/30/2026 Closing Date: 11/13/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Inventory Services Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME Work Area: Marshall Inventory 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. 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. This is an onsite position. 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. Minimum Qualifications To qualify for Transportation Materials Technician, applicants must meet one of the following: 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. 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 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 Experience using SWIFT Inventory Management Systems Knowledge of Terminology related to construction, maintenance (repair and maintenance of equipment, facility operations, etc.) Physical Requirements An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Additional Requirements **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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or a…

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