Polk County has an opening for a full-time Highway Maintenance position at the Highway Department. This position is located in Crookston. The primary duties for this position are the maintenance and repair of county roads, bridges, and parks by operating various heavy equipment, including motor grader, tandem truck, loader, forklift, and tractor/mower. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience in mechanical and heavy equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Class “A” endorsement. Wage range for this position is $27.09 – $34.32/hr, DOE and qualifications. Deadline to apply is 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs county roads, bridges and parks by operating various heavy equipment, including motor grader, tandem truck, loader, forklift and tractor/mower.
• Inspect vehicle and equipment prior to operation to ensure safety and efficiency (engine, tires, lights, etc.) and report maintenance needs
• Maintains and assists in repair of equipment, requests additional repair if necessary.
• Maintains daily log by documenting time and equipment usage information.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Required:

• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, including internal combustion and diesel engines. Knowledge of the use of basic tools, including steamers, air powered post drivers and chain saws.

Skills Required:

• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment and shop tools.
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Skills Preferred:

• 1-2 years prior experience in highway maintenance and/or construction labor work environment

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in mechanical and heavy equipment operation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work has no physical activity requirements; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; this work does not require any specialized sensory utilization; work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement.