Highway Maintenance Worker - Motor Grader - Le Sueur Shop

Job Category
:
Highway

Requisition Number
: HIGHW
001175

• Posted :
  October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

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Department:
Highway FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair of public roadways, buildings and property, operating various types of equipment, performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, responding to after hour or emergency needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position acts as the primary motor grader for the assigned shop. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The below listed statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Essential Functions

Performs road and equipment maintenance including cleaning, maintenance, installation and repair, snow maintenance and cleanup, sanding and salting, installing signage, repairing and replacing surfaces, cleaning culverts, cutting, trimming and treating trees and brush, installing mailboxes, and general turf maintenance.

Operate a motor grader to maintain, shape, and repair gravel, dirt, and rural roads within the county to ensure they are safe, passable, and meet established standards for public use.

Attends various meetings.

Participates in taking equipment and supply inventory.

Performs above duties for other municipalities and governments.

Operates a variety of material moving equipment used in the maintenance and repair of gravel and bituminous highways, and in the maintenance of roadside ditches.

Assists with inspecting equipment to ensure proper fuel levels, tire pressure and overall condition are conducive to safe operations; reports broken or malfunctioning parts or equipment to the supervisor.

Performs routine maintenance to vehicles and equipment including cleaning, changing oil and greasing parts.

Logs daily activities including time spent on each job, gas consumption, and maintenance performed or required, etc.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating small, medium and heavy trucks and equipment; thorough knowledge of the general mechanical operation of tools of the trade; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of equipment; thorough skill understanding the mechanical operation of public works equipment, tools and materials;

thorough skill and care in the operation of the equipment; mechanical aptitude; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable…