Job Class: Transportation Materials Technician

　　Agency: Transportation Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/20/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/01/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

　　Division/Unit : Metro / Metro Bldg Maint - Oakdale

　　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 : Metro District / Facility Managment Unit / Oakdale Location

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　This position provides purchasing and inventory management of various commodities and Mn/DOT 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.

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

　　The successful candidate may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.

　　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 sufficient to research heavy equipment parts and/or construction materials; compile, analyze, and evaluate product comparison data, write specifications, prepare solicitations, analyze bids and select vendors; and purchase inventory.AND

　　Experience using various software applications (e.g.,spreadsheets, word processing, etc.) sufficient to research, update and report on inventory.

　　Accounting sufficient to analyze costs, invoicing and budgets.

　　Valid Driver’s License.

　　The successful candidate must achieve the following certifications within 6 months of hire:

　　Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) Certificate for up to $10,000 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 with ordering automotive parts.

　　Experience using SWIFT inventory management systems.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who 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

　　It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check and background check may consist of the following components:

　　• SEMA4 Records Check

　　• Criminal History Check

　　• Employment Reference Check

　　• Education/License Verification

　　• Pre-employment Physical

　　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.