Student Worker Paraprofessional - Mankato (Multiple Vacancies)

Working Title: Student Worker Paraprofessional - Mankato (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97465

• Location : Mankato

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/03/2026

• Closing Date : 10/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 7-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 7 - Mankato / Project Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $18.15 - $21.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Mankato Headquarter Building

• End Date : See Job Summary for Details

• 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.

These positions will serve several departments of the Mankato MnDOT team. The length of these appointments will be dependent upon the successful candidate's availability and the departments' needs.

Job Duties - Examples of work for these vacancies include but are not limited to:

Construction (1 vacancy)

Assist in inspection of contractors’ work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications and special provisions. Perform field testing of constructions materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification. Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly, to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations. Work hours will be Monday-Friday, with potential overtime, including some Saturdays.

Traffic (1 vacancy)

Help improve the safety and efficiency of Minnesota’s highway system this summer. Successful candidates will gain valuable field experience by supporting the State’s traffic count program, through deploying and retrieving traffic counting equipment, as well as assisting with the management of MnDOT traffic signal and lighting systems.

Design (1 vacancy)

Assist in the development and production of MnDOT transportation plans. This process will enhance CADD skills utilizing Microstation and Geopak software to perform critical elements necessary for plan generation. Students will also gain experience involving design decision making through team meetings, utilization of design resources, and construction site visits.

Surveys (1 vacancy)

Work on a variety of sites to prepare for future construction projects and to assist in staking current construction projects. Work with existing surveys, construction plans, survey notes, coordinate systems, horizontal and vertical control points, bridge working points and more. They would be exposed to Survey grade GPS units, precision total stations and high-definition laser scanning. This would involve physical activity, pounding stakes, digging holes, and carrying survey tools.

Project Management/Planning (1 vacancy)

Support project managers by drafting documents, keeping minutes, developing public information exhibits and other work related to the development and management of project scopes, schedules, budgets and stakeholders. Support Planning through work on District bike plan updates, ADA transition plan (including field work to inventory existing ADA needs across the District), and CHIP outreach packets.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Student Worker Paraprofessional applicants must meet all the following:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months.

• Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.

• Applicants will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to appointment.

• A valid Class D driver’s license.

Successful applicant resumes must also demonstrate all the following:

• Applicants must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume.This information is needed to determine eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or students who have at least one year or more left in school before completing their program.

• Candidates enrolled as a full-time student in any Engineering Discipline, including Civil Technology or Construction Management degree with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. 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 (for current and former state employees only)

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.