Temporary Snow Plow Operator

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* Working Title:

Temporary Snow Plow Operator*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 97458

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Temporary

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/06/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/19/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
District 1B - Virginia Maintn / Range Subarea

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Transportation Associate Salary Range:**  $23.57 - $24.28 / hourly; $49,214 - $50,696 / annually

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** Transportation Generalist Salary Range:**  $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly; $52,596 - $65,980 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** Work Area** :
Various

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** End Date** :
April 7, 2027

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

This is a multi-level posting for Winter positions throughout District 1 in Northeast Minnesota (multiple locations). If these positions are not filled by qualified applicants at the Transportation Generalist level, the position will be filled at the Transportation Associate level. If you are interested in being considered for intermittent & as-needed winter positions in Northeast MN, you may also apply to Job  (Emergency Snow Plow Operator).

We are looking to fill Temporary Snow Plow Operator positions in the following Truck Stations:
Ely, Virginia, Hibbing, Deer Lake (Effie) and McGregor.

Additional positions could open up throughout the season in the following locations and may be added to this posting: may be located at Truck Stations in Duluth (Pike Lake & Nopeming), Carlton, Moose Lake, Sandstone, Pine City, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Floodwood, Grand Rapids, Cook, International Falls, Littlefork (about 30 miles southwest of International Falls).

Job Description for Transportation Generalists / Associates:

+ Drives and operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform snow plow duties including:

+ Maintaining roadways

+ Removes snow from roadways and shoulders

+ Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions

+ Removes frozen ice and material from culverts

+ Prepares and inspects winter equipment, such as snow plow equipment, cutting edges and sanders; and cleans equipment post storm

+ Performs preseason snow route inspection

+ Performs post storm cleanup including machine or hand sweeping;

+ Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals; which includes all setup work associated with liquid anti-icing and de-icing chemicals, hauling, mixing, measuring, and reporting

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

+ Maintains documentation on snow and ice; and performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles.

** Applicants must be available during the week, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays for snow & ice events. Must be able to report to hired work location within one hour of being called.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Transportation Generalist

Minimum Qualifications *
* ** Exam Part 1:
** The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:

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* Experience:

** One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities…