On Call Snow Plow Operator - Cambridge, Milaca and Mora - Transportation Generalist

Location: Milaca

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* Working Title:

On Call Snow Plow Operator
- Cambridge, Milaca and Mora
- Transportation Generalist*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Generalist*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 96362

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** Location** :
Mora;
Cambridge;
Milaca

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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** : 08/19/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/01/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : TS Cambridge, Milaca, Mora

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

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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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.

MnDOT District 3 will fill 3 On Call / Emergency Snow Plow Driver positions in the following locations:

(1) Mora

(1) Cambridge

(1) Milaca

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.

+ 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*
* ** 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 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).

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* + 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.

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