Working Title: Temporary Transportation Generalist - Snow Plow Driver
Job Class: Transportation Generalist
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 97300
Location : Karlstad
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time Hours
Regular/Temporary : Temporary, snow and ice work through April 20, 2027
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/26/2026
Closing Date : 10/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 2B - Karlstad Truck Station
Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually, based on experience
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Karlstad Truck Station
End Date : 04/20/2027
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.
This position has a daily schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. During a snow & ice event where longer plowing coverage is needed, employees are split into an A or B shift, either a 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.
The temporary appointment is expected to last from approximately November 4, 2026 - April 20, 2027 and works a regular 40 hour per week schedule. (some flexibility with start and end dates)
All employees are also on a call-out list for weekends and holiday coverage if/when snow events occur. These call-outs can occur any time of day, night, weekend or holidays.
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.
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).
OR
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
Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire
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 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.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work nights; may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold) on an intermittent basis. The employee will drive a motor vehicle on the roadway and roadsides. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven sloping ground. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting). The employee will operate machinery and equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may need to infrequently move between 75 and 100 and frequently move 50 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury. Employee will be exposed to odors when performing required work from herbicides and from products used to perform reconstruction of roadways, such as bituminous or patchwork products/processes .
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.