On Call Snow Plow Operator - Garrison or Isle - Transportation Generalist

On Call Snow Plow Operator
- Garrison or Isle
- Transportation Generalist

Job Class:
Transportation Generalist

Agency:
Transportation Dept

Job

Location:

Garrison;
Isle

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Intermittent

Regular/Temporary:
Emergency

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 08/19/2026

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

Division/Unit: TS Garrison or Isle

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
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 2 On Call / Emergency Snow Plow Driver positions in the following locations:

(1) Isle

(1) Garrison

On call emergency employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow and ice shift and fill in for regular operators who are not available.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with 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…