What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance/Snow & Ice position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position performs all activities required for roadside maintenance; performs all roadway surface maintenance activities; and service and make minor repairs to operating equipment. Othe duties include:
- Provide traffic control
- Perform basic construction monitoring duties and basic inspection activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintains roadways for snow and ice control
- Prepares and inspects winter equipment
- Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup
- Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class A or B Driver’s License and no air brake restriction. Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement prior to hire. Must obtain a Class A License within 6 months of hire. Must maintain license throughout employment. Please list type of CDL (A or B) on resume.
(Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your County Veteran Service Officer (Find a CVSO) to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.)
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, or farm experience).
OR
Education: Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (of at least 60 semester credits; or 90 quarter credits) will substitute for one year of experience.
APPLY ONLINE BY 10/26/2026:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “97651” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
- Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
- Click “Apply for Job”
- When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media – LinkedIn – job slot.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Salary : $52,596 - $65,980