Emergency Snow Plow Operator

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* Working Title:

Emergency Snow Plow Operator*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Generalist / Transportation Associate*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 97443

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Intermittent

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Emergency

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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 1A - Duluth / South 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

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** Transportation Generalist Salary Range:**  $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly

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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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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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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 has a number of vacancies for Emergency Snow Plow Operator (Transportation Associate and Transportation Generalist levels) located at various Truck Stations throughout District 1.  If you are interested in being considered for full-time winter positions in Northeast, you may also apply to Job  (Temporary Snow Plow Operator).

Emergency Snow Plow Operators will be utilized during a 6-month season for snow and ice removal on an intermittent basis. These positions are only called for work when needed and work for the State of MN for up to a maximum of 45 days (combined) in a 12-month period. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in plowing but still wants time off to enjoy winter sports or time at home to enjoy the beauty of Minnesota winters in the Northwoods!

Emergency positions may be located at Truck Stations in Duluth (Pike Lake & Nopeming), Carlton, Moose Lake, Sandstone, Pine City, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Floodwood, McGregor, Grand Rapids, Ely, Virginia, Hibbing, Cook, International Falls, Littlefork (about 30 miles southwest of International Falls), Deer Lake (Effie).

** 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 (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, or farm experience.

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* Education:

** 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…