It’s a new year, and for some people they have goals for the new year and one of which might be for a career move. If you or someone you know falls into that category, there’s a job fair coming up that might just be what you’re looking for. 

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be holding two Metro Highway Maintenance Career Fairs in early February. The first of which is on February 1st, weather permitting, at the Maple Grove Truck Station, 950 Hemlock Lane North in Maple Grove, from 9am-11:30am.  

The second career fair will be held on February 11th from 3:30pm-7:00 pm in Eden Prairie at the truck station there, 7333 Bryant Lake Drive in Eden Prairie. This one is also weather permitting. 

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Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media
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These career fairs will be the perfect opportunity to meet with supervisors and discuss these positions in depth. You’ll have the chance to listen to their descriptions and ask any questions you might have. 

You will also learn about all the benefits that come along with being an employee of the State of Minnesota.  

The benefits include: 

Low Cost Medical and Dental Insurance 

Defined Pension Plan 

Paid Life Insurance 

Paid Parental Leave 

Short- and Long-Term Disability 

12 paid holidays per year 

Earn up to 29 vacation days per year 

Earn 13 days paid sick time 

On the job training 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will also have the equipment their employees use on a daily basis on display. Fair goers will have the chance to ride along in a snowplow as well.  

These career fairs are open to the public and there’s no reason to register for either event, you can just drop by and visit during the career fair times. 

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