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Temporary Snow Plow Driver - Transportation Generalist

State of Minnesota • Baxter, MN • 2d ago

Working Title: Temporary Snow Plow Driver - Transportation Generalist

Job Class: Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID : 90010

Location : Pine River

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/03/2025

Closing Date : 11/10/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 3-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Pine River Truck Station

Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday,

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,698 - $64,853 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

Work Area : District 3 - Pine River Truck Station

End Date : 4/21/2026

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

MnDOT District 3 will fill 1 temporary Snow Plow Driver position in the Pine River Truck Station.

Temporary employees have a schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or during a snow and ice event will go on a split shift which could include weekends.

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.

Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour (1) of being called.

Job Duties: (A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be 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.

Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes.

Maintains documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.

Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

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).

Education Substitution: 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.(In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

AND

Class A or B CDL with no air brake restriction and a tanker endorsement .

Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

· SEMA4 Records Check

· Criminal History Check

· Employment Reference Check

· Education/License Verification

· Driver's License Check

· This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

NOTE: The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing; an individual not currently in the random pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamine.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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