Temporary Snowplow Operators

Job Description

This position maintains roadways for snow and ice control; prepares and inspects winter equipment; and performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup. Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing chemical; maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management; and performs traffic control set-ups and / or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

During a snow & ice season employees are typically split into an A or B shift, 12 : 00am - 12 : 00 pm (A shift) or 12 : 00pm - 12 : 00am (B shift); an employee may be asked to work 8-hours of work or more depending on the length of the snow event. Temporary employees have a schedule and may work two (2) to five (5) days Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm or a snow and ice shift on Saturday and Sunday. Emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available. Hours may include overtime or various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Commercial Drivers' License, Class A or B with no air brake restriction.
• Ability to communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your county Veteran Service Officer to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.

APPLY ONLINE BY 10 / 15 / 2025 :

Only applicants received on mn.gov / careers will be considered.