HENNEPIN COUNTY Department of Human Resources Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487

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1 HENNEPIN COUNTY Department of Human Resources Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Laborer, Seasonal An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY$ $16.53 Hourly OPENING DATE: 02/13/15 CLOSING DATE: 03/06/15 5:00 PM Central Time JOB TYPE: Seasonal LOCATION: Medina, Minnesota DEPARTMENT: Transportation (Roads and Bridges) Department THE POSITION There are vacancies for Seasonal Laborer positions in the Road and Bridge Division and the Traffic Division of the Transportation Department for the 2015 season. This posting will be used to fill positions in both divisions. These are temporary positions for duration of up to six months for the 2015 road construction season; candidates must be available to work until the end of the season (April through October). Positions may require occasional heavy lifting (up to 70 pounds). Work location is Hennepin County Public Works in Medina. The typical work shift will vary and primarily include flagging traffic, eight to ten hours per day Monday through Friday up to 40 hours per week. Some positions provide opportunities for overtime. The primary duties and responsibilities for the Road and Bridge Division include: Flagging traffic.

2 Shoveling and raking. Asphalt paving. Pothole patching and crack sealing. Cleaning ditches and landscaping. Tree trimming. Repairing guardrails. Installing signs and traffic control devices. Centerline and pavement message painting. Performing other related road construction laborer tasks. The primary duties and responsibilities for the Traffic Division include: Install signs and traffic control devices. Drive pick-up truck behind the road striping crew. Paint roadway messages. Operate and program electronic message boards; deliver and set up message boards around the county. Repair guardrails and signs. Flag traffic. Perform other traffic maintenance related laborer tasks. Best Qualified Candidates will have: Availability and willingness to work until the end of the season (April through October). Availability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Experience working with traffic control and/or traffic control devices is preferred for positions in the Traffic Division. Ability to: o o Follow verbal and written directions in English. Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.

3 o o Stand for long periods of time; bend, stoop and work on uneven terrain. Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug test prior to employment. The full salary range for this job class is $14.01-$16.53 hourly; new hires in 2015 will be paid $15.76 per hour. Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment process, please us at HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us or call us at Hennepin County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance or national origin. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Human Resources Department, A-400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: OR Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN EXAM #15TRNS052KLM025 LABORER, SEASONAL AS

4 Laborer, Seasonal Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Are you willing to accept a job that is temporary (up to six (6) months of work and non-benefit earning)? * 2. Are you available and willing to work from April through October? * 3. Are you able to report to work each morning at the Public Works facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, Minnesota? * 4. This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement? * 5. This position requires the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement? * 6. This position requires you to work all shifts listed below. Select the shifts you able and willing to work. (Additional overtime hours may be available). Check all that apply. 8 hour days - Monday through Friday 10 hour days - Monday through Thursday 10 hour days - Tuesday through Friday First shift (6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Second shift (5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.) I am not able to work any of the above listed shifts

5 * 7. This position requires you to lift and carry up to 70 pounds; stand for long periods of time; bend, stoop and work on uneven terrain. Are you able to meet all of these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation? * 8. Are you willing and able to work overtime? * 9. In which of the following do you have previous experience? Check all that apply. Building and heavy construction industry Lawn maintenance/landscape Operation and maintenance of farm equipment Operation of a commercial motor vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) Road construction or road maintenance Roadway striping or painting roadway messages Traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, barrels, or cones Traffic sign maintenance Other construction related activities ne of these * 10. Describe your experience with the duties you indicated in the previous question, referencing the job title of the position where you performed the duties, and length of employment. If you do not have experience this experience, type "ne" in the space provided. * 11. Do you have experience flagging on a road construction project? * 12. Describe your experience flagging on a road construction project. Include your employer and your length of employment. If you do not have this experience, type "ne" in the space provided. * 13. Do you have experience working outdoors in various weather conditions?

6 * 14. Describe your experience working outdoors in various weather conditions. If you do not have this experience, type "ne" in the space provided. * 15. Which of the following tasks have you performed in a work setting? Check all that apply. Centerline and pavement message painting Installed rip rap Installed signs and traffic control devices Installed thermoplastic messages Landscaping Manufactured signs Operated or programmed an electric PCMS (portable changeable message board) Picked up rubbish Pothole patching Repaired guardrails Shoveling and raking Sweeping Tree trimming Used a power auger for post-hole digging Used other traffic maintenance related equipment Working in traffic Working on uneven surfaces I have no experience in these tasks * 16. If you answered "Used other traffic maintenance related equipment" in the previous question, list the equipment you have used. If you did not answer "Used other traffic maintenance related equipment" to this question, type "ne" in the space provided. * 17. Which of the following pieces of equipment have you operated? Check all that apply. Chainsaw Jack hammer Single axle truck (GVW 26,000/min) Skid steer loader Wood chipper

7 Other construction related equipment I do not have any experience operating construction-related equipment * 18. If you answered that you operated "other construction related equipment" in the previous question, list the equipment you operated. If you do not answer other to this question, type "ne" in the space provided. * 19. Have you previously worked as a Seasonal Laborer for Hennepin County? * 20. Provide the department, dates of employment, and your duties for each Seasonal Laborer position held in Hennepin County. If you have not previously been a Seasonal Laborer for Hennepin County, type "ne" in the space provided. * 21. How many months of experience do you have performing duties similar to a Seasonal Laborer in a work setting? I do not have this experience Less than 1 month 1 month or more, but less than 6 months 6 months or more, but less than 12 months 12 months or more, but less than 18 months More than 18 months * 22. Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. GovernmentJobs website Minnesota Jobs Network website Minnesota Association of Counties website Minnesota Council of nprofits website Minnesota Works website DICE.com website Monster.com website Indeed website Pioneer Press website StarTribune website

8 LinkedIn Social Media (Twitter, Facebook or other) College website, college instructor or college career services Professional association (online, , or newsletter) Newspaper ad or other print media Radio announcement Hennepin County employee Friend, family member or colleague Hennepin County recruiter I am a current or former Hennepin County employee Hennepin County's participation at a job fair, presentation, or other event Hennepin County jobs website and/or internet search to locate Hennepin County website Registered on Hennepin County's website to receive new posted job openings by Other * 23. For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source. * Required Question

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid state driver s license prior to hire date.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid state driver s license prior to hire date. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FACILITIES WORKER Hourly Rate: $10.00 Closes: October 25, 2017 @ 5:00 PM This recruitment is to fill a Temporary, Part-Time position in the Public Works Department. Employees must